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Isekai∞Isekai Crossover Game Ends Service on April 27
Players could assemble characters from different isekai titles in game which launched last January
― The official website of COLOPL's Isekai∞Isekai: Tsugi wa Dono Sakuhin wo, Atsumeyо̄. (Which Work Should We Collect Next?) free-to-play game announced on Tuesday that the game and the Isekai∞Isekai BBS: Kyо̄ wa Dono Sakuhin wo, Katarо̄ ka. (Which Work Should We Talk About Next?) message board will both...
Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" Novels Get April TV Anime
Atsushi Abe, M.A.O, all-star cast voice Antai's story of hero repeatedly reincarnated in bizarre forms
― Antai's Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" (Goddess: "What Do You Want to Turn Into When You're Reincarnated in Another World?" Me: "Into a Hero's Rib") light novel series is inspiring a television anime which will premiere in April. The fantasy story is set ...
Nippon Sangoku Manga Gets April TV Anime About Future Japan Split Into 3 Kingdoms
Kenshō Ono, Asami Seto, Takashi Nagasako star in Studio Kafka anime of Ikka Matsuki's manga
― Twin Engine announced on Tuesday that a television anime adaptation of Ikka Matsuki's Nippon Sangoku manga will premiere in April. The company also revealed the anime's first promotional video, teaser visual, main cast, and staff. The anime will star: Kenshō Ono as Aoteru Misumi Asami Seto as Saki Higashimac...
Evangelion Festival to Present Voice Drama Reuniting 17 Cast Members
Exclusive voice drama performed at 30th anniversary festival's day 2 on February 22
― The staff for the "Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion" festival, the first festival event for the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, announced on Tuesday that the event's stage area will present an exclusive voice drama on its second day, February 22. The tentatively titled "Cast Performance Spinoff Voic...
Baki-Dou Anime Reveals February 26 Debut on Netflix
All 13 episodes available on debut
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime adaptation of Keisuke Itagaki's first Baki-Dou manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's main visual and February 26 worldwide streaming debut on Netflix. The anime's 13 episodes will be available all at once. Naoya Uchida will star in the anime as Miyamoto Musashi. Itagaki's original Baki The Grappler martial a...
Kyoto Animation's Sparks of Tomorrow TV Anime Unveils Exclusive Netflix July Debut
Anime's new visual also unveiled
― The staff for the television anime of Hiro Yūki's Sparks of Tomorrow (20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku) novel announced on Tuesday that the anime will premiere in July, and will exclusively stream worldwide on Netflix. The announcement also featured a new visual: The anime will star Yūma Uchida as Kihachi Sakamoto and Sora Amamiya as Inako Momokawa.Minoru Ōta (key animator f...
Chaos Game's Daiki Yamazaki Launches New Manga
Golden Phantom manga debuts on Feburary 25
― This year's March issue of Kodansha's Afternoon magazine revealed last Friday that Daiki Yamazaki (Chaos Game, pictured right) is launching a new supernatural battle manga titled Golden Phantom in the magazine's next issue on February 25. Yamazaki launched the Chaos Game manga in Kodansha's Afternoon magazine in July 2022, and ended it in June 2024. Kodans...
Manga Plus Partners with France's Japan Expo for Manga Contest
Entries in English, French accepted
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Shueisha's Manga Plus service announced on Monday that it will partner with France's Japan Expo event for a new manga contest "A La Recherche de Nouveau Manga" (The Search for New Manga). The contest will accept entries in English and French. The companies will reveal more details in February.Twin Engine and Straight Edge anno...
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Game Introduces Main Characters in New Trailer
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam, Microsoft Store on February 5
― Square Enix streamed a new trailer on Monday for its Dragon Quest VII Reimagined game, a remake of the 2000 Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past PS1 game that is separate from the Nintendo 3DS remake. The video introduces the main cast of characters. The game will launch on February 5 for Nin...
A Condition Called Love Side Story Series Ends in 3 Chapters
Manga's side series debuted in October following original manga's end
― Megumi Morino revealed on X/Twitter on Friday that the A Condition Called Love (Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai) manga's side story series will end in three chapters. The side story series launched in Kodansha's Monthly Dessert magazine in October 2025. Morino launched the original A Condition Called Love manga in Kodansha's Monthly ...
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Game Gets Delay
Game originally scheduled for March 19
― Koei Tecmo announced on Monday that it is delaying Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, a remastered version of its original 2001 game, from its originally scheduled release of March 19. The company's American branch lists that the new release date is "to be announced," while the Dynasty Warriors franchise's X/Twitter account and the game's officia...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts Fumiya Takahashi, Unveils Visuals
Takahashi stars as Yoichi Isagi in summer 2026 film
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed on Monday the first cast member and visuals. Fumiya Takahashi plays the protagonist Yoichi Isagi. The first visual features Yoichi, and the second focuses on Yoichi's eyes. Another visual shows the eyes of 12 chara...
In This Corner of the World's Sunao Katabuchi Directs New Original Short Film
Katabuchi directs "Fukufuku no Chizu" short film for Fukushima Map variety magazine
― Fukushima Prefecture's variety magazine Fukushima Map announced on Monday its second "brand movie," a short film titled "Fukufuku no Chizu" (Map of Fukufuku) by director Sunao Katabuchi (In This Corner of the World). The short film will be screened during a "Completion Announcement Event" on March 5 at the Forum Fuk...
WEBTOON Entertainment Denies IPO Misrepresentation Claims in U.S. Court Filing
Case now enters substantive phase focused on factual disputes, liability
― WEBTOON Entertainment has formally denied allegations that it misrepresented its business conditions during its Nasdaq initial public offering, according to a court filing submitted in the United States. According to Korean business news outlet Seoul Economy, the response, filed on January 9 with the U.S. District Court for t...
Harukaze Mound Manga Ends
Series debuted in June 2025
― This year's ninth issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Tōgo Gotō and Kento Matsūra's Harukaze Mound manga on Monday. The third volume will ship in March, and the fourth volume, which will include the one-shot version of the series, will ship in April. The "twin brothers' baseball story" manga was first published as a one-shot ma...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio Novels End Print Format in 15th Volume, Continue Digitally From 16th Volume
Writer Kō Nigatsu: readers can either end story with 15th volume or continue reading from 16th volume
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of writer Kō Nigatsu and illustrator Sabamizore's The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio (Seiyū Radio no Ura Omote) light novel series announced on Friday that the series will end in print format with its 15th volume, but the story will "quietly" continue digi...
Live-Action Return to Silent Hill Film Opens at #7 in U.S. Box Office
All You Need Is Kill anime film earns US$652,684
― Box Office Mojo reports that the live-action Return to Silent Hill film opened at #7 at the United States box office earning approximately US$3,252,000 in its first weekend. Additionally, Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel has earned US$652,684 after run...
Netflix Unveils New Snippets From Web Novel, Webtoon Adaptations
Newly previewed projects include Take Charge of My Heart, Bloodhounds season 2, Get Schooled, Field Mouse
― Netflix has revealed new snippets from several web novel- and webtoon-based titles as part of its 2026 content lineup, announced on January 20. The newly previewed projects include Take Charge of My Heart, Bloodhounds Season 2, Get Schooled (English title: Teach You a Lesson), and Field Mouse ...
My Love Mix-Up! Artist Aruko, Writer Kizashi Haruyoshi Debut New Manga Series
Sekai de Ichiban Shiawase! launched on Monday
― My Love Mix-Up! artist Aruko launched a new series with writer Kizashi Haruyoshi on Shueisha's Manga Mee web platform titled Sekai de Ichiban Shiawase! (Happiest in The World!) on Monday.The series follows ex-shut-in Kōtarō Sano, who, thanks to his favorite minor idol, is able to enter society. Through a chance encounter, Kōtarō runs into his favorite i...
Kikuko Kikuya's 'Suiyōbi, Watashi no Otto ni Dakarete Kudasai' Manga Gets Live-Action Show
Manga about wife allowing husband's affair launched in 2024
― Japanese streaming service U-NEXT announced on Monday that Kikuko Kikuya's Suiyōbi, Watashi no Otto ni Dakarete Kudasai (Wednesday, Please Embrace My Husband) manga is getting a live-action series adaptation. The company will reveal more details of the adaptation at a later date. The manga's story centers on Yōko, a woman who has never had...
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game Reveals Free Major Update, Ares & Fabled Seed DLC
Update adds Fabled rarity to all characters, Overburst feature, new tactics, more
― Level 5 announced on Friday in a new trailer for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road game its second free major update, the Ares & Fabled Seed DLC. The update launches on Wednesday (Japan time). The update adds the Fabled rarity for all characters, the Overburst feature, special tactics, and more. Players will also recei...
Sazae-san, Japan's Most Watched & Longest TV Anime, Gets 1st Overseas TV Launch
Series starts running on Taiwanese cable TV on Monday
― The official blog for the anime series Sazae-san announced that the anime will run on regular overseas television for the first time in Taiwan on Monday. The series will run on the MOMOTV cable television service in Taiwan at 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Anime licensing and distribution company Muse Communication Co., Ltd. is distributing th...
Mr. Osomatsu Gets New Stage Play in June
Osomatsu-san on Stage ~Six Men's Show Time 2~2nd Season 2 runs June 12-21 in Tokyo
― The official website for the Osomatsu-san stage plays announced on Friday the new Osomatsu-san on Stage ~Six Men's Show Time 2~2nd Season 2 play will run from June 12-21 at the Stellar Hall in Tokyo. The staff also unveiled cast members and visuals.Returning cast members for the play include:Tomoya Nakanishi as Osoma...
Dead Account, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, More Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed
Hell's Paradise season 2, The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom anime also get English dubs
― Crunchyroll began streaming the English dub for the television anime of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account manga on Saturday. It began streaming the English dub for the television anime of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga, the second season of t...
Akane-banashi Anime Casts Masaki Terasoma, Akio Ōtsuka
Terasoma, Ōtsuka play rakugo teacher, school head in April series
― This year's ninth issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday two new cast members for the anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga. The newly announced cast members are: Masaki Terasoma as Shiguma Arakawa, Akane's rakugo teacher (left in image below) Akio Ōtsuka as Isshō...
Ponkotsu Fūkiin to Skirt Take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, More Staff, April Debut
Junya Enoki, Riko Akechi star as useless school rules enforcer & rules flouter
― The official website for the television anime of Takuma Yokota's Ponkotsu Fūkiin to Skirt Take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi (Story of the Useless Public Morals Committeeman and the High School Girl With Inappropriate Skirt Length) manga posted a teaser promotional video and teaser visual on Monday. The video announces...
Live-Action Sins of Kujo Series' Subtitled Teaser Reveals More Cast, Theme Song, April 2 Netflix Debut
Toma Ikuta, Takenori Gotō, more join 10-episode series about lawyer for society's worst clients
― Netflix posted an English-subtitled teaser trailer for the live-action series of Shohei Manabe's Kujō no Taizai (Sins of Kujo) manga on Monday. The teaser shows more of the cast, previews rock band hitsujibungaku's theme song "Dogs," and announces the series' April 2 premiere. Netflixシリーズ『九条の大罪』ティザーアート解禁...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film Rescheduled to June 12
Film delayed from January 9 after Jushimatsu actor Keita Richard Kusama's arrest
― The official website for the second live-action film in the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise announced on Monday that the film's release has been rescheduled to June 12. The website also presented two more stills from the film: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 映画『おそ松さん 人類クズ化計画!!!!!?』公式 (@osomatsusan_mo...
Disney Plus Korea Reveals New Snippets of Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series
The Remarried Empress, Delusion will both debut in 2nd half of 2026
― Disney Plus Korea has unveiled new snippets from two upcoming webtoon-based live-action series, The Remarried Empress and Portraits of Delusion. On January 22, Disney Plus Korea revealed its 2026 global lineup, showcasing more than 10 series set to stream worldwide on the platform. Among them, The Remarried Empress and Portraits o...
Emaqi Service Releases Bitter, Morning Meal Memories, More Manga
Yuichi Okadaya's Mujin manga also launches in English
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Friday that it has added the following manga in English to its e-bookstore service "emaqi" recently:Title: BitterCreator: HiroSynopsis: For a certain idol group, December 14th was an eventful day. It was the day the idol group BITTER performed their debut stage. Dancing her way to the hearts of nu...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's New Video Highlights Yoshi, New April 1 Debut
Film moves into post-production at Skywalker Sound with music by 70-piece orchestra
― Nintendo began streaming a new video for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, on Sunday. The video offers the first look at Yoshi in the film, and it also announces that the film will open in North America and the United Kingdom two days earlier on Wednesday, April 1. Illumination...
Anime Expo Hosts iIllustrator Yoshitaka Amano
Anime Expo runs from July 2-5
― Anime Expo announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday illustrator Yoshitaka Amano will attend this year's event as a guest. The event previously hosted the artist in 2023.Amano is most well known for his contributions to Vampire Hunter D and the Final Fantasy series, as well as his collaboration with English graphic novelist Neil Gaiman on Sandman: The Dream Hunters...
Despair of the Monster Indie Short Anime Film Streams on Fawesome (Updated)
June 2019 anime follows 14-year-old girl who learns her family are alien monsters
― Fawesome began streaming the Despair of the Monster (Zetsubō no Kaibutsu) indie anime film in December 2025. The film is streaming with Japanese audio with English and Japanese subtitles. Update: ANN can confirm the anime film is currently available to stream Canada and the United Kingdom, but not in the United States...
Otakon Bans Sale of Fan Art in Dealers Room
Otakon 2026 runs from July 21-August 2 in Washington, D.C.
― Otakon announced on Bluesky on Thursday the event is no longer allowing the sale of fan art in its dealers room beginning with the 2026 event. Dealers who wish to sell fan art will be allowed to apply instead for the artist alley without penalty.The event staff outlined the rules for applying for its dealers room or artist alley in a google...
I.ADORE Short Anime Unveils 3 More Cast Members
Kaito Udagawa, Hiromu Mineta, Tatsumaru Tachibana join cast of anime streaming on January 30
― The official website of Evil Line Records label's (Hypnosis Mic) I.ADORE character project has unveiled three more cast members and the accompanying character promotional videos for the project's short anime over the weekend. The project revealed Kaito Udagawa as Aiku Kannishi on Friday: The project reveal...
Nana Mizuki Performs New Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Anime's Opening Song
Mizuki wrote lyrics of "CRIMSON BULLET" song for July's EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance
― The official website for the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha franchise announced the opening theme song's artist for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, the franchise's 20th anniversary anime, on Sunday. Nana Mizuki, who voices the character Fate T. Harlaown in the anime, is contributing the opening...
Precure Franchise Streams 'Baton-Passing' Video Ahead of Star Detective Precure! Premiere
23rd main Precure anime premieres on February 1
― The official YouTube channel of the Precure franchise started streaming a video that passes the proverbial baton from the You and Idol Precure♪ (Kimi to Idol Precure♪) anime's lead Cure Idol to the Star Detective Precure! (Meitantei Precure!) anime's lead, Cure Answer on Sunday. Toei Animation has been posting similar videos in the past before a new P...
The Remarried Empress Webtoon Concludes After 7-Year Run
Disney+'s live-action adaptation slated to debut in 2nd half of 2026
― The hit webtoon The Remarried Empress has officially come to an end. The final episode, Chapter 247, was released on January 15 on Naver Webtoon in Korea. A post-series author's note followed on January 22, marking the official conclusion of the work. WEBTOON Entertainment has also published the final chapter in English. First la...
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime Reveals English Dub Cast
Anime based on Natsume's debut light novel series premiered on January 10
― Crunchyroll began streaming the first episode of the English dub of the television anime adaptation of VTuber Natsume's A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans (Jingai Kyōshitsu no Ningen-girai Kyōshi: Hitoma-sensei, Watashi-tachi ni Ningen o Oshiete Kuremasu ka......?) debut light novel series on Saturday. The English ...
Pierrot's Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly Anime Casts Takako Ohta, Yū Mizushima
Voice actors previously had roles in Pierrot's Magical Angel Creamy Mami anime franchise
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced two more cast members for Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lily (Magical Sisters Lulutto Lily), the new magical girl television anime that it is presenting with Studio Pierrot, on Sunday. Takako Ohta and Yū Mizushima, who voiced Yū Morisawa / Creamy Mami and Toshio Ohtomo respectively in ...
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus TV Anime Announced for This Fall
New anime is "enhanced" edition of Dragon Ball Super that reconstructs story; includes new, redrawn cuts
― The "Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri!" 40th anniversary event for the Dragon Ball franchise on Sunday announced the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus television anime series, which will air on Fuji TV this fall. The anime will again feature Kōichi Yamadera as Beerus. Yamadera was on stage to announce the ani...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Reveals Free Update on January 26, Major DLC Update Details
New DLC will include Super Android 17, King Piccolo, Super Saiyan Bardock
― The "Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri!" 40th anniversary event for the Dragon Ball franchise on Sunday revealed a new DLC updates for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The new DLC will include new playable characters such as Super Android 17, King Piccolo, and...
Dragon Ball Franchise Reveals 'Age 1000' Game Project
Bandai Namco, Toei Animation to reveal more info at "Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026" event in Los Angeles in April
― The "Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri!" 40th anniversary event for the Dragon Ball franchise on Sunday announced a new game project from Toei Animation and Bandai Namco Entertainment under the project title "Age 1000." The staff will reveal more details at the "Dragon Ball Games Battle H...
Manga Creator Go Nagai to be Inducted into Eisner 2026 Hall of Fame
Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey, Devilman creator among 19 Judges Choice honorees
― The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards announced on Thursday the 19 Judges Choice honorees who be inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame, including manga creator Go Nagai. The committee who chose the inductees includes: Michael T. Gilbert, Karen Green, Alonso Nuñez, Diana Schutz, Jim Thompson, and Maggie Thompson. The other 18 in...
Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to Romance Novel Gets Anime Film on July 17
timelesz idol Shōri Satō, Suzume's Nanoka Hara star in Kaori Mado's story
― Kaori Mado's Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (You, Fireworks, and the Promise or Kimi-Hana for short) is receiving an anime film adaptation which will open on July 17. Shōri Satō of the idol group timelesz plays the protagonist Makoto Natsume, and actress Nanoka Hara (Suzume, live-action Oshi no Ko, Mieruko-chan) plays the hero...
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Theme Song Artist, 2026 Debut
Rock singer Kyoko performs "Taga Tame ni" theme from 1979 anime as theme song; anime will "stream" this year
― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, revealed on Sunday a short teaser video and the anime's theme song artist. The below video previews the theme song. Singer Kyoko from the rock band Barbee Boys will perform the...
South Korea's New AI Law Raises Questions for Webtoon Creators, Platforms
Under new law, companies that develop, provide AI models, services must clearly disclose AI-generated content
― South Korea on Thursday introduced what it claims is the world's first comprehensive set of laws regulating AI with the "AI Basic Act." The landmark law is aimed at promoting the development of artificial intelligence while introducing safeguards for transparency and safety. While the gove...
Click Me All Over Romance Manga Gets AnimeFesta TV Anime
Okumaro's risqué school manga about otaku who can control reality with mouse cursor
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Suiseisha's seinen comic label announced on Friday that production on a television anime of Okumaro's Click Me All Over (Mouse Cursor de Genjitsu o Sōsa Dekiru Yō ni Natta node, Onna no Ko o Ippai Click Shima~su) manga has been green-lit. The announcement will also appea...
Needy Streamer Overload Anime Previews Film Version in Trailer
Episode compilation plays in Tokyo, Osaka on March 6 before April broadcast
― The website for the television anime of WSS (Why So Serious) Playground and Xemono's Needy Streamer Overload game (Needy Girl Overdose in Japanese) presented a trailer for the anime's theatrical screening run on Saturday. The website also presented a new visual of the character Ame-chan, as she appears in the anime: Karamaz...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, January 12-18
Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Switch 2 debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: January 12-18 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo January 15 31,372 31,372 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 17,639 2,778,889 3NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16, 2025 9,990 1,587,653 4NSwAnimal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo...
Terror Man Animated Series Debuts in Korea on January 29
Series follows high school student cursed with ability to foresee disasters
― TVING, a Korean streaming platform, announced earlier this month it will exclusively release the animated series Terror Man on January 29, drawing attention as a major step in expanding webtoon-based adult animation. Based on the webtoon that launched YLAB's Superstring Universe, Terror Man follows Jungwoo, a high school s...
Himitsu no AiPri Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song
Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu performs theme for film opening on March 13
― The staff for Eiga Himitsu no AiPri Mankai Bazulium Live!, an anime film in the Himitsu no AiPri (Secret AiPri) mixed media work, revealed a new trailer for the film on Saturday. The video reveals that Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu is performing the theme song "Kaika Sengen! (Blooming Declaration!). The film will open in Japan on March 13. A...
itz's Contrast Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series in March
Series stars Haruhi Iuchi, Haruse Akune
― Fuji TV's FOD (Fuji on Demand) service announced on Saturday that itz's Contrast boys-love manga is getting a live-action series adaptation that will debut on March 13 at 8:00 p.m. The show will have eight total episodes and all episodes will be available at once. The show will star Haruhi Iuchi as Kanata Aoyama and Haruse Akune as Akira Senkawa. Miki Tomita ...
Girls Band Cry Anime Gets Manga on January 30
Upcoming manga is separate from previously announced webtoon adaptation
― The official website for the Girls Band Cry anime announced on Friday that the anime will get a manga adaptation in the web manga magazine Comic Ride and on the RaiComi website starting on January 30. The manga will release new chapters weekly on Fridays, and the web magazine Comic Ride releases new issues on the 30th of every ...
Takopi's Original Sin Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed
All 6 episodes of anime stream with English dub on Crunchyroll
― Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast for the anime adaptation of Taizan 5's Takopi's Original Sin (Takopii no Genzai) manga on Friday. All six episodes of the anime are streaming with an English dub. The dub cast includes: Abigail Blythe as Takopi Emily Fajardo as Shizuka Jill Harris as Marina Ciarán Strange as Azuma Kieran Regan ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 12-18
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 debut episode ranks at #5 with 4.7% rating
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV January 18 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 8.0 Detective Conan - Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small NTV January 16 (Sat) 21:00 114 min. 7.3 Detective Conan NTV January 17 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.7 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV January 18 (Sun) 18:00 3...
Lezhin Entertainment Launches Short-Form Drama Platform 'Lezhin Snack'
Platform combines Lezhin's experience in webtoon IP expansion with in-house video production know-how
― Lezhin Entertainment, which owns the webtoon platform Lezhin Comics, is making a full-scale entry into the short-form video market with the launch of a new platform, Lezhin Snack, set to officially debut on February 4. The company announced on January 19 that it has opened a preview website ahead ...
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day TV Anime Debuts in July
Key visual revealed
― The staff of the television anime of Nachi Aono's I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai) manga revealed on Friday the anime will debut in July. The staff also revealed a key visual. The anime will star: Rie Takahashi as Sheena Totsuki Rina Hidaka as Mimi Kagari Asami Seto as Lizzy Seiran Yui Ishikawa as Ali Maud Takudai Kakuchi (In the Heart of...
Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Yūichirō Umehara, Katsuyuki Konishi
Series debuted on January 10 with Crunchyroll streaming
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of writer Rocket Shokai and artist Nakashima723's Scum of the Brave (Yūsha no Kuzu) manga revealed two more cast members on Friday. Yūichirō Umehara as Lord "Wedge of Both Hands," a retainer of Lord "Storm of Coffin"✧✧ TVアニメ『勇者のクズ』 追加キャスト公開！ ✧✧《諸手の楔》卿 CV:#梅原裕一郎#勇者のクズ pic.tw...
Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film Reveals New Anime-Original Character Enkaku
Kappei Yamaguchi will voice character Enkaku in film opening on February 13
― The staff of Shin-Gekijōban Gintama: Yoshiwara Daienjō (Gintama New Film Version: Yoshiwara in Flames), the new compilation film for the anime based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga, revealed on Friday that Kappei Yamaguchi will voice a new anime-original character in the film named Enkaku, a close aide of Hōsen's.The fil...
The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme
6 more cast members, new visual also revealed for series debuting in April
― The staff for The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)!, the television anime of Atekichi's Saikyō no Shokugyō wa Yūsha Demo Kenja Demo Naku Kantei-shi (Kari) Rashii Desu yo? light novel series, revealed the anime's first promotional video, new key visual, opening theme song artist...
Psyren TV Anime Reveals More Cast
Shunsuke Takeuchi, Soma Saito, Yukihiro Nozuyama join cast of anime premiering in 2026.
― Anime distributor REMOW announced more cast members for the television anime adaptation of Toshiaki Iwashiro's Psyren manga on Friday: Shunsuke Takeuchi as Hiryu Asaga, a high school student the same age as Ageha Yoshina and Sakurako Amamiya. Soma Saito as Oboro Mochizuki, a popular actor who, despite his friend...
Scenes From Awajima TV Anime Reveals Hana Hope's Opening Theme in 2nd Promo Video
Main visual also revealed for series debuting in April
― Kadokawa revealed a second promotional video, main visual, and opening theme song information on Friday for the television anime of Takako Shimura's Scenes From Awajima (Awajima Hyakkei) manga. Hana Hope performs the opening theme song "Blue Hour." The below video previews the song. The anime will debut in April and will air on Fuji TV and othe...
The Camphorwood Custodian Film Reveals Music Video With Anime Footage
Uru performs theme song for film opening in Japan on January 30
― The staff for the anime film of Keigo Higashino's The Camphorwood Custodian (Kusunoki no Bannin) novel revealed on Friday a new animated music video for the film, featuring Uru's theme song "Katawara nite Tsukiyo" (Moonlit Night By My Side). The film will open in Japanese theaters on January 30.A new original text story will be exclusi...
Lore Olympus Webtoon Gets Animated Series on Amazon Prime Video
Julia Cooperman writes, produces series from Amazon MGM Studios, WEBTOON Productions, The Jim Henson Company
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on Tuesday that Amazon Prime Video has ordered Lore Olympus, an adult-animated series adapted from the webtoon created by Rachel Smythe. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Julia Cooperman ...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series The World of Dating Confirmed for Production
Story focuses on woman who declares she will stay single just as 3 men come into her life all at once
― The World of Dating, a new live-action romance series based on the webtoon of same name, is officially moving forward, according to Korean entertainment news outlets on Thursday. The World of Dating has been confirmed for production, marking the latest webtoon-to-drama adaptation to enter Korea's ...
Universal Studios Japan Launches Pokémon Experience, Before Global Rollout
Company plans rollout for Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks after Japan debut
― Universal Studios Japan announced on Thursday that the theme park is developing an interactive "Pokémon Experience" attraction project that it plans to implement first in the Universal Studios Japan theme park, before rolling it out to the rest of Universal Destinations & Experiences' theme parks worldwide....
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Delayed
Film was slated to open in February
― The official website 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, announced on Friday that the film's opening has been delayed from the previously announced February opening due to production circums...
2026 Anpanman Film's Teaser Unveils Title, June 26 Opening
Anpanman joins a red panda on a journey to a rainbow star to keep a promise
― The staff for the Anpanman films announced with a teaser trailer on Friday that the 37th film in the franchise is titled Soreike! Anpanman: Pantan to Yakusoku no Hoshi (Pantan and the Promised Star). The new movie will open in Japan on June 26. 🎥 特報映像解禁 🎥大切な約束を守るために旅をしていたパンタンが、アンパンマンやクリームパンダたちと出会い、宝物を探す大冒険へ出発！#映画アンパンマン pic....
O-Parts Hunter's Seishi Kishimoto Launches New Manga
Kishimoto's Kamiyashiro: Jikosatsu no Kei launches early on LINE Manga on January 25
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of DeNA's Manga Box app revealed on Thursday that Seishi Kishimoto will launch a new manga titled Kamiyashiro: Jikosatsu no Kei (Kamiyashiro: Kei of Accidental Murders). The manga will have an early launch on LINE Manga on January 25, and will start serialization on Manga B...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, January 18-24
Girls und Panzer das Finale Part 4, A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose anime; Betrothed to My Sister's Ex, Scenes from Awajima manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose BDCite AnimEigo US$24.95 January 20 Girls und Panzer das Finale Part 4 BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$29.98 January 20 Print Manga Releases Title Publish...
Ariana and the Elder Codex Game's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS4, PS5, Switch on March 24; PC in spring
― Idea Factory International began streaming on Thursday an English story trailer for Compile Heart and HYDE's Ariana and the Elder Codex game: Idea Factory International will release Compile Heart and HYDE's Ariana and the Elder Codex game physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on March 24, and then ...
Trigun Stargaze Anime Reveals English Dub's Cast, January 24 Debut
Johnny Yong Bosch, Sarah Roach, Alexis Tipton, more star in dub on Saturday
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the Trigun Stargaze anime on Saturday. The English dub (which includes returning members) stars: Johnny Yong Bosch as Vash/Eriks (Bosch again returns from the original Trigun anime's English dub) Sarah Roach as Meryl Alexis Tipton as Milly (a...
Pokémon Developer Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation Game to Launch in Summer 2026
Game to launch on Xbox X|S, PS5, PC
― Game Freak (Pokémon) unveiled during the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 livestream on Thursday a new video for its Beast of Reincarnation game, and it reveals that the game will launch this summer for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass on its first day. The game's staff previews the game...
MF Ghost 3rd Season Anime's English Dub Debuts on January 22
Dub cast features returning members
― Crunchyroll announced that it will begin streaming the English dub for the third season of the anime of Shuuichi Shigeno's MF Ghost manga on Thursday. The English dub (which includes returning members) stars: Kieran Flitton as Kanata Trisha Mellon as Ren Larry Brantley as Ogata Cory Phillips as Aiba Chris Gardner as Tanaka Yoji Robert McCollum as Akiyama David Ma...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game's Trailer Reveals March 26 Release for Switch 2 Edition
Trailer reveals 3 new amiibo, Toad Brigade Training Camp, Koopalings, Rosalina with Co-Star Luma
― Nintendo began streaming a trailer on Thursday for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of its Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2D platforming game, and it reveals that the updated version will launch on March 26. The trailer reveals the n...
Exclusive: Mad Cave Studios Reveals Gatchaman: Red Impulse Limited Spinoff Comic Series, 1st Issue Release on April 29
Comic book writer Steve Orlando writes story, Riccardo Robaldo draws comic
― Mad Cave Studios in partnership with Tatsunoko Production announced on Thursday a new limited spinoff comic series titled Gatchaman: Red Impulse, which centers on the Red Impulse Squadron, the pilots trusted with missions that are very dangerous even for the Science Ninja Team. Comic book writer Steve Orlando is writing the ...
Emaqi Releases Oedo Fire Slayer, 'Can I Touch Those, Mino?' More Manga in English
Curious People: Welcome to the Folklore Club also releases in English
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on January 9 that that it is adding the following manga in English to its e-bookstore service "emaqi" in January:Title: Oedo Fire SlayerCreator: Shogo Imamura (story), Shinobu Seguchi (art) Synopsis: Once hailed as “The Phoenix,” Edo's greatest fire slayer, Gengo Matsunaga
has fallen ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 5-11
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya aired on January 9, earned 6.6% rating
― Isao Takahata and Studio Ghibli's The Tale of the Princess Kaguya aired on NTV on Friday, January 9 at 9:00 p.m., and it earned a 6.6% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV January 11 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.9 Detective Conan NTV January 10 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.6 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji...
'I.ADORE' Short Anime Casts Masaya Fukunishi
Fukunishi as Gakuto Uzuki in January 30 anime
― The official website of Evil Line Records label's (Hypnosis Mic) "I.ADORE" character project revealed the second cast member and character promotional video for the project's short anime on Thursday. Masaya Fukunishi will voice the character Gakuto Uzuki. The short anime will debut on January 30, and new episodes will launch on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. JST...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Casts Takehito Koyasu
Koyasu to appear in 17th episode as mysterious masked man "A"
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed on Thursday that Takehito Koyasu will appear in the anime's 17th episode as "A," a mysterious masked man wearing a red cloak who asks children strange questions. The anime's 17th episode wil...
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film Reveals Ending Theme Song Artists
Stars Yūko Natsuyoshi, Saori Hayami perform cover of Bump of Chicken song "ray"
― The staff of Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film revealed the ending theme song and "special track" information on Thursday.The film's stars Yūko Natsuyoshi and Saori Hayami perform the ending theme song "ray Chō Kaguya-hime! version," a cover of Bump of Chicken's song "ray." Taku In...
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff
Jun Fukuyama, Akira Sekine star in series debuting this year
― Pony Canyon revealed the main cast, main staff, and teaser video on Thursday for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life (Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai) manga. The anime will star: Jun Fukuyama as Ryusei Narukami Akira Sekine as Meteor Hanaori The anime's staff includes: D...
The Food Diary of Miss Maid Anime Unveils More Cast, Theme Song Artists in 1st Promo Video
Shizuka Ishigami, Hiromi Igarashi join cast of April series
― Happinet revealed on Thursday the additional cast, theme song artists, and the first promotional video for the television anime of Susumu Maeya's The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Ribbon" by majiko. Girl group ARCANA PROJECT will perform the ending theme song "Shiawase Flavor" (Happin...
Manga Plus Adds Goodbye My Idol School Idol Comedy Manga
Series debuted on November 6
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shueisha's Manga Plus service announced on Wednesday it has licensed Yuto Ito's Goodbye My Idol (Sayonara Boku no Idol) manga for release in English.The publisher describes the series:The story is set in a high school "Idol Club." Mitsuki Tsunoda, an idol otaku high school boy, suddenly becomes a girl—but only physically. So...
Crunchyroll Announces Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, 'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' Season 2, Roll Over and Die English Dub Cast
All 3 dubs debut on Thursday
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday the English dub cast for the third season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime; the second season of the Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You anime; and the Roll Over and Die anime. The dubs for all three anime will premiere on Thursday.The cast for Jujutsu Kaisen includes: Adam McArthur as Yuji Itadori
Kayleigh McKee as Yuta Okkotsu
Anairis Qu...
Erika Ikuta Performs Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime's Ending Song
Former Nogizaka46 idol performs ending theme "Ima mo, Arigatō" for April 4 anime
― The official website 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, announced on Thursday that former Nogizaka46 member...
Seven Seas Licenses 'Good Morning, Good Night, and See You Tomorrow', 'Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san?', 5 More Titles
Also licensed: I'm Running for Crown Princess, but All I Want is a Steady Paycheck!, I Used to Think My Childhood Friend Was a Guy—Now We're Newlyweds, and She's the Perfect Bride!, more
― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday:Title: Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! audiobook
Creator: FUNA, Itsuki Akata Release Date: January 22 (volume 1, Siren imprint)
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Street Fighter 6 Game Announces March 17 Launch for DLC Character Alex
Character is part of Year 3 Character Pass
― Capcom streamed a new gameplay trailer for the DLC character Alex from its Street Fighter 6 game on Wednesday. Alex will be available in the game on March 17.English Trailer
Japanese Trailer
Alex is part of the Year 3 Character Pass.The game added Sagat on August 5, the first character in the Year 3 Character Pass. C. Viper, the second character in the Y...
A New Dawn Film's Full Trailer Reveals imase's Theme Song
Singer-songwriter created 'Aoba' specifically for March 6 film
― The staff for A New Dawn (Hana Rokushō ga Akeru Hi ni), illustrator and director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's first feature film, revealed the theme song "Aoba" (Green Leaves) by imase in its full trailer on Thursday. The singer-songwriter created the song specifically for this film with an arrangement by the film's composer Shuta Hasunuma. ...
The Days of Diamond Manga Enters Another Hiatus
Series returned from previous hiatus in September
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shueisha's Young Jump magazine announced on Wednesday that Ōhashi Hirai's The Days of Diamond (Diamond no Kōzai) manga will enter a hiatus beginning with this year's eighth issue of the magazine on Thursday. The account will provide more information about the manga's return in the future.The series recen...
Attack on Titan The Last Attack Anime Film Ranks #9, Chainsaw Man Anime Film at #10
4K remaster of Satoshi Kon's Paprika anime film stays at #1 in mini theater rankings
― Attack on Titan The Movie: THE LAST ATTACK, a compilation of Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS, ranked at #9 in its second weekend of revival screenings. The film earned 55,535,400 yen (about US$351,600) from Friday to Sunday, and has earned a cumulative total of 1,760,815,040 yen (about US$11.15 mill...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Game's Video Previews Kiryu's Combat
Games launch for PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam worldwide on February 12
― Sega streamed a new trailer on Tuesday for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, its remake of the Yakuza 3 game along with the new standalone Dark Ties title, previewing Kiryu's combat in both his Dragon of Dojima: Kiwami and Ryukyu styles. Sega also streamed story recaps with spoilers for Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2...
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