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Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Ryoichiro Kezuka's Record Journey Manga
Ryoichiro Kezuka's ongoing manga launches in English on April 28
― Titan Manga announced on Wednesday that it will release Ryoichiro Kezuka's Record Journey (Onban Kikō) manga on April 28. The first volume of the manga is available for pre-order on Forbidden Planet in the U.K., and will be available on other North American retailers. Titan Manga describes the story: For the first time in English, exp...
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Roku Souna's Gizmo Riser Manga
Roku Souna's 12-chapter manga launches in English on April 28
― Titan Manga confirmed on Wednesday that it will publish Roku Souna's Gizmo Riser manga in English on April 28. The first volume of the manga is available for pre-order on Forbidden Planet in the U.K., and will be available on other North American retailers. Titan Manga describes the story:
In the towering kingdom of Urunaria, society is ...
Live-Action Kowloon Generic Romance Film Reveals 4 More Cast
Takashi Yamanaka, Sahel Rosa, Mandy Sekiguchi, Kyusaku Shimada join cast of August film
― The official website for the upcoming live-action film of Jun Mayuzuki's Kowloon Generic Romance manga revealed four more cast members on Wednesday. The newly announced cast are (image above from top left to bottom right): Takashi Yamanaka as Lee, the branch manager of the real estate agency where Reiko and Kudō...
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! Anime's 2nd Video Reveals New Cast, Ending Song
Ryōta Suzuki, Chika Anzai join cast of July 3 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Yūki Kimikawa's Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! (Tsuihōsha Shokudō e Yōkoso!) light novel series revealed the anime's two new cast members in its second full promotional video on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the ending theme song "Magokoro My Heart" (Sincerely My Heart) by idol gro...
'Marry Me, Let's Have a Baby!' Adult Manga Gets AnimeFesta Anime
Anime debuts streaming on OceanVeil in English on June 13
― WWWave Corporation's AnimeFesta (formerly Anime Zone and ComicFesta Anime) site announced on Wednesday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Hiroyoshi Kira's Dekichau Made Kon dōjin adult manga that will premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 on July 6. The anime will also stream on AnimeFesta on June 13. In addition, WWWave Corporati...
Live-Action Chihayafuru Sequel Series' Trailer Unveils July 9 Debut
Main visual also unveiled
― The official X/Twitter account for Chihayafuru -Meguri-, the new live-action television series adaptation of Yuki Suetsugu's Chihayafuru manga, unveiled a new trailer for the series on Wednesday. The trailer reveals the show's July 9 premiere at 10:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. EDT) on NTV and affiliated channels. The show's official website also unveiled its main visual. Asami Seto,...
Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Kesshō-hen Anime to Debut on July 5
The official X/Twitter account for Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise unveiled a new visual and the July 5 premiere date for Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Kesshō-hen (Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Finals Arc), the latest arc for the Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez anime, on Tuesday. The Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Arc (Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe-hen) anime premiered on Januar...
10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Kōhei Shōji, Shunsuke Kazama star in Mamita's story premiering on July 4
― TV Tokyo announced on Wednesday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Mamita's 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 (40 Made ni Shitai 10 no Koto) boys-love manga. The series will premiere on the TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, and TVQ channels on July 4 at 24:14 (effectively, July ...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Game Previews Story in New Trailer
Latest Shinobi game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC on August 29
― Sega posted a new trailer for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the new game in its Shinobi franchise, on Tuesday. The video introduces the game's story. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 29. Sega describes the game: SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows l...
Elden Ring: Nightreign Game Posts New Trailer Ahead of Launch
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam on Friday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new launch trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new standalone Elden Ring game, on Tuesday. Bandai Namco will release the game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on May 30. The game will get a Deluxe Edition with a digital artbook and soun...
Sword of the Demon Hunter Anime's English Dub Cast Announced
English dub premieres on HIDIVE on June 4
― HIDIVE announced the cast and staff for the English dub of the television anime of Moto'o Nakanishi's Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho novel series. The dub will premiere on June 4 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The English dub cast members are: Aaron Campbell as Jinta\Jinya
Donna Bella Litton as Byakuya
Juliet Simmons as Suzune Chaney Moore as Young Jinta
Shan...
Apocalypse Hotel TV Anime Casts Natsuki Hanae
Alien doctor Ponstin appeared in episode 8
― The staff for CyberAgent and its Cygames Pictures subsidiary's Apocalypse Hotel original television anime confirmed on Wednesday that Natsuki Hanae has joined the cast as the serious, raccoon-dog alien doctor Ponstin. Ponstin appeared in episode 8, which aired on Tuesday. The anime premiered on NTV April 8. The anime is streaming on ABEMA, Lemino, and Anim...
Live-Action One Piece Season 2 to Be Previewed on Tudum Event on May 31
Netflix teases appearance of Chopper
― Netflix confirmed on Tuesday that its live Tudum event will preview the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga on May 31. The special announcement video also teased the appearance of Chopper. English Video Japanese Video The second season began production last July, and Variety reports the series recently wrapped up production. Series ...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game Streams Customization Trailer
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on September 5
― Marvelous USA streamed a new trailer highlighting the equipment customization system for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Tuesday. The game will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 5. The game will get a physical release for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will also launch for PC via S...
Live-Action 5 Centimeters Per Second Film's Visual Reveals October Debut
Film opens in Japanese theaters on October 10
― A new teaser visual for the live-action film of Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters Per Second anime film announced on Wednesday the film will open in theaters on October 10. The tagline on the visual reads, "How fast do I have to live so I can see you again?" SixTONES member Hokuto Matsumura (Suzume's Sōta Munakata) will star in the film. Spoon is producing...
Fantasy Life i Game Gets Switch 2 Release on June 5
Game launched for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on May 21
― Level 5 announced the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time game will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, as part of its launch lineup. The Switch 2 release will feature reduced load times and improved graphics and frame rate. Players who own the Nintendo Switch edition can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with ...
Guilty Gear -Strive- Game Reveals Unika Trailer, Starter Guide
DLC character Unika available May 27
― Arc System Works Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game revealed a new trailer and starter guide for the DLC character Unika on Tuesday. Character Trailer Starter Guide Season 4 launched last July. The season is adding Cyberpunk: Edgerunners character Lucy as a playable character along with the completely new character Unika, as well as returning characters Dizzy an...
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Grendizer U: The Inception Manga Adaptation
8KEY's manga adaptation of 2024 Grendizer U television anime releases in English on March 17
― Titan Manga announced on Tuesday that it will publish Go Nagai and 8KEY's Grendizer U: The Inception manga adaptation of the 2024 Grendizer U television anime in English on March 17, 2026. The release will feature a prequel story by Tatsuto Higuchi that has previously not been published. The manga is availa...
'Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi' TV Anime's New Visual Unveils July 9 Debut
― The staff for the television anime of Aya Hirakawa's Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi (The Three Mikadono Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy) romantic comedy manga presented a new visual on Tuesday. The visual announces the anime's July 9 premiere. The anime will premiere on the Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS 11 channels on July 9 at 24:30 (effectively, July 10 at 12:30 a.m.), and it will a...
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Colori Colore Creare Manga
Kozue Amano's 2022 manga launches in English in May 2026
― Titan Manga announced on Tuesday that it will release Kozue Amano's Colori Colore Creare manga in English starting on May 26, 2026. The first volume is available to pre-order on Forbidden Planet in the U.K., and on other North American retailers. Titan Manga describes Colori Colore Creare:
The quiet island town of Onobori is hidden from the w...
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game Debuts on October 30, Now on Switch 2 Also
Game to launch for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC as previously announced
― Square Enix announced on Tuesday (Dragon Quest Day) that the "HD-2D" remakes for Dragon Quest I & II will launch on October 30 for Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. The announcement now also lists the Nintendo Switch 2. Happy #DragonQuestDay to all who celebrate! 🎉We're excited to announc...
Shinsei Galverse NFT Project's Anime Reveals 7 Cast Members
Yui Horie, Ai Fairouz, Mutsumi Tamura, Kurumi Nakata, Hisako Kanemoto, Lynn, Ikue Ōtani join cast
― Tokyo-based Shinsei Galverse NFT project announced the first set of cast members for its anime project on Tuesday. The cast includes: Yui Horie as Zero (top row center in image above)
Ai Fairouz as D.D. (top row left)
Mutsumi Tamura as Ring (top row right)
Kurumi Nakata as Tabia (leftmost in bottom row...
Touge Oni's Kenji Tsurubuchi Launches Dark Fantasy Manga Meaheim
Story of scholar's descent into underworld to save younger brother launched on May 22
― Kodansha's Morning two web magazine posted the prologue and first two chapters of Meaheim, writer Kenji Tsurubuchi's new series with artist Konata, on Thursday. The dark fantasy adventure story follows the scholar Ren, who comes to the godless underworld to save an ill younger brother. Ren journeys this strange la...
Back When You Called Us Devils' Takashi Sano Debuts New Thriller Manga
Bakudan about serial bombings in Tokyo launched on May 23
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Kodansha's Comic Days platform announced on Thursday that Takashi Sano would launch the new manga series Bakudan (Bomb) with two chapters on Friday. The story revolves around a clueless-looking middle-aged man who is brought to Tokyo's Nogata police station for a minor assault-and-battery incident. In the...
Live-Action Young & Fine Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song
Japanese band downt performs "AWAKE" theme song
― Japanese production company Leone streamed the trailer for the live-action film of Naoki Yamamoto's Young & Fine manga on Monday. The trailer reveals and previews the film's theme song "AWAKE" by the Japanese band downt. The film has also been selected for the non-competitive Merry-Go-Round section of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival ...
Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women Anime Reveals More Cast in Character Video
Madoka Asahina, Kokko Mikazuki voice Ai Natsuno in July anime's "Broadcast," "Deregula" editions
― WWWave Corporation revealed on Friday new cast and a character promotional video for the television anime of writer Chinjao Musume and artist Tama Nogami's Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women (Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite) manga. Madoka Asahina voices the character Ai Nats...
Gundam Battle Operation 2 Game Adds Wing Gundam Zero, Full Armor Ground Type Zeta Gundam
New playable characters available on Thursday
― Bandai Namco announced on Monday that the Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 game will add the Wing Gundam Zero from Gundam Wing, and Full Armor Ground Type Zeta Gundam from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define, as playable characters on Thursday. Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 is a sequel to the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit...
Raidou Remastered Game's Trailer Previews Battle System
Remaster of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army launches on June 19
― Sega began streaming on Monday a trailer for Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, a remastered version of the 2006 PlayStation 2 game Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army. The trailer previews the battle system. The game will launch on June 19 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nint...
Exclusive: Titan Manga to Release Omnibus Edition of Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi Manga
1st volume of omnibus edition launches on May 12, 2026
― Titan Manga announced on Monday that it will release an omnibus edition of Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi manga. The first omnibus volume comprising volumes one, two, and three, will launch on May 12, 2026. The manga will be available to order on Forbidden Planet in the U.K., along with other North American retailers. Titan Manga describes the story:
...
Genkai OL Kirigiri Giriko Food Gag Manga Gets Short Light Anime
Kaori Shimizu voices Miitosupa Tsuchimoto's story of office lady's extreme meals
― Miitosupa Tsuchimoto's Genkai OL Kirigiri Giriko (Office Lady Giriko Kirigiri to the Extreme) manga is inspiring a short "light anime" which will stream on the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok accounts every week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. (6:00 a.m. EDT), starting on Ma...
Tekken 8 Game's DLC Character Fahkumram Launches on July 8
Returning character launches on early access on July 8, general access on July 11
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the release date for the DLC character Fahkumram for its Tekken 8 fighting game in a gameplay trailer on Sunday. The returning character will launch with the game's Version 2.03 update on early access on July 8 and general access on July 11. The company revealed the character at th...
Exclusive: Titan Manga Releases 'The One. Later On...' Manga in English
Nahato, Kazutomo Miya, Shinichirō Nariie's manga launches in English on March 31, 2026
― Titan Manga announced on Monday that it will release Nahato, Kazutomo Miya, and Shinichirou Nariie's The One. Later On... (Sono Mono. Nochi ni...) manga on March 31, 2026. The first volume of the manga is available for pre-order on Forbidden Planet in the U.K., and will be available on other North American retail...
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Film Casts Sachiko Kobayashi
Veteran singer also performs film's ending song "Bokutachi no Hibi"
― An advance screening for the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū) anime film announced on Monday that singer Sachiko Kobayashi joined the film's cast as Felicitas, a dragon in Kimun Kamui's army. Kobayashi also performs the film's ending theme song ...
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Casts Masumi Tazawa
Tazawa plays Clasia Annerose in October anime
― The official website for the television anime of Alto and Yuunagi's The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest (Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahō ni Tesshiteita Kyūtei Mahōshi) light novel series revealed a third teaser visual and a new cast member for the anime on Monday. Masumi Tazawa joins the anime's cast as Clasia Annerose. Previously an...
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Studio ZAG Entertainment to Establish ZAG Japan
Toei Animation's Kanji Kazahaya joins as COO with Hironobu Kageyama agreeing to perform theme songs
― ZAG Entertainment, the French animation studio behind the Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir animated series, will establish a new studio in Japan in July. ZAG Japan will have Kanji Kazahaya as its chief operating officer. Kazahaya spent 15 years in executive leadership roles at Toei Animation,...
Eagle Talon Creator Ryō Ono Appointed as DLE's New President
Animator also known as "FROGMAN" replaces Hideo Hoshi
― Animation studio DLE announced on Friday that the company's chief creative officer and Eagle Talon creator Ryō Ono will be appointed as its new representative director and president, replacing Hideo Hoshi, who resigned from the position. Ono's appointment will be officially confirmed at the company's Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on J...
Toy Company Super7 Confirms Layoffs Due to New U.S. Tariffs
Company makes, distributes products from Godzilla, Transformers, Power Rangers, other franchises
― American action figures and collectible toy company Super7 confirmed on May 20 that it has laid off employees, as a "direct results" of the new U.S. tariffs. The company stated that with the new tariffs, it has to be smaller and focus on its core business, while being very specific with what it makes. V...
Stay By My Side After the Rain Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Masahi Ikeda, Natsuki Hori star in series premiering on June 25
― TV Tokyo announced on Monday that it is producing a live-action series of Shoko Rakuta's Stay By My Side After the Rain (Ameagari no Bokura ni Tsuite) boys-love manga. The show will start streaming on the U-NEXT service on June 25 at 9:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. EDT) and will then premiere on the TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, T...
Crunchyroll U.K. Home Releases Listed into August
New listed titles include Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian on August 11 and Re:Monster on August 18.
― UK Anime Network reports that several Cruchyroll home releases are now being listed on retail websites in August. They include Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (pictured left) on August 11 and Re:Monster (pictured right) on August 18. The full schedule is as follows: June 9 D...
S. Korea FTC Finds Over 1,000 Unfair Terms in Webtoon, Web Novel Contracts
23 content providers including RIDI, Lezhin Comics ordered to correct contracts
― South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has identified a sweeping number of unfair contract terms used by major webtoon and web novel content providers, including clauses allowing for the unauthorized production and use of derivative works such as films and dramas without proper consent from creators. According to a...
Kamisama Kiss U.K. Collector's Blu-ray Released on Monday
Also 4K Blu-ray edition of EVANGELION 3.0+1.11 THRICE UPON A TIME and Blu-ray of Classroom of the Elite Season 3
― On Monday May 26, MVM will release a Collector's Blu-ray edition of Kamisama Kiss Seasons 1 and 2, carrying 25 episodes; it also includes ten art cards. In addition, MVM is also releasing a separate standard Blu-ray edition of the first 13-part season of Kamisama Kiss. MVM describes the ...
Korean Teachers' Union Calls for Cancellation of Live-Action Webtoon-Based Get Schooled Series
Union released statement titled “Violence Is Not True Education”
― The Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union (KTU), also known as JeonGyoJo, has publicly opposed the production of the upcoming Netflix series adaptation of the webtoon Get Schooled, calling for its cancellation due to concerns over its portrayal of violence and the education system. On May 20, the union released a statement titl...
Live-Action Webtoon-Based My Daughter is a Zombie Film Reveals Trailer
Webtoon centers on father trying to save his daughter, who is the last remaining zombie in the world
― Naver Webtoon revealed the trailer for the webtoon-based live-action film My Daughter is a Zombie on May 22. In the film, Jung-hwan (played by Jung-suk Cho) travels to the seaside village of Eunbong-ri, where his mother Bamsun (played by Jung-eun Lee) lives, to protect his daughter Soo-ah (played b...
1st 7 Minutes of 4th Princess Principal: Crown Handler Film Streamed
Film opened in Japan on Friday
― Bandai Namco Filmworks began streaming the first seven minutes for the fourth film in the six-part Princess Principal: Crown Handler sequel film series on Sunday. The film premiered in Japan on Friday. The below video has no subtitles. The third film in the series premiered in Japan in April 2023. The first film opened in February 2021. The film was originally slated ...
Bluelock -Episode Nagi- Manga Gets Stage Play in November
New stage play runs from November 20-30 at Theatre G-Rosso at the Tokyo Dome City
― Kōta Sannomiya's BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi-, the manga spinoff of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's Blue Lock soccer manga, will get a stage play adaptation titled Butai "BLUELOCK" Episode Nagi in November at the Theatre G-Rosso at the Tokyo Dome City. The cast includes:
Takamichi Satō as Seishirou Nagi
Shūji Kikuch...
Elden Ring: Nightreign Game's Character Trailer Previews Executor
Executor appears in new standalone game on May 30
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a character trailer for Executor from Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new standalone Elden Ring game, on Saturday. Nightfarer characters include Executor, Wylder, Guardian, Duchess, Recluse, and Ironeye. Bandai Namco will release the game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via S...
Cinderella Closet Shōjo Romantic Comedy Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Chihayafuru's Ayako Katō co-writes July late-night TBS show
― Wakana Yanai's Cinderella Closet manga is inspiring a live-action series which will premiere on the TBS network's Drama Stream programming block in July. Seven Seas publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story: The romantic story of a plain country girl who's crushing on her handsome coworker...and her transformation by an un...
BL Webtoon Painter of the Night Inspires Short-Form Live-Action Series
Series follows aristocrat Seung-ho Yoon, erotic paintings artist Na-kyum Baek
― Korean broadcasting system JTBC announced on Thursday the webtoon Painter of the Night is set to be adapted into a short-form live-action series. Multiple entertainment industry sources on May 22 said casting auditions and pre-production are currently underway, with filming scheduled to begin in June. Based on the webtoo...
Anime Limited Announces New Titles at MCM Comic Con London (Updated)
New Collector's Blu-ray announcements include the first season of Dan Da Dan, Undead Unluck and The Dangers in My Heart.
― Anime Limited made the following announcements at its Saturday panel at MCM Comic Con London at the ExCel Centre: - The first season of Dan Da Dan (right) will be released as a Collector's Blu-ray. - The series Undead Unluck (left) will also be released as a Collector's Blu-ray. ...
Kowloon Generic Romance Anime Casts Sōma Saitō
Sōma Saitō plays young man Xiaohei
― The official X account (formerly Twitter) for the television anime of Jun Mayuzuki's Kowloon Generic Romance manga announced on Sunday that the anime has cast Sōma Saitō as the young man "Xiaohei," another Xiaohei who is investigating the Kowloon area. The character can be seen in the promotional video marking the halfway point of the anime's broadcast. Yen Press ...
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Head Over Heels Reveals Trailer
Series will debut in South Korea on June 23
― Korean network tvN has released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming series Head Over Heels, a fantasy romance based on the webtoon of the same name. The youthful first-love story follows 18-year-old high school shaman Seong-ah Park (played by Yi-hyun Jo), who defies fate to save Gyeon-woo Bae (played by Young-woo Choo), a boy destined to die. The s...
Netflix Unveils Trailer for Live-Action Webtoon-Based Mercy for None Series
Newly released trailer offers glimpse into Ki-jun's relentless journey of vengeance for series debuting on June 6
― On May 21, Netflix Korea revealed the poster and the trailer for Mercy for None, the live-action adaptation of the webtoon of the same name. The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into Ki-jun's (Ji-sub So) relentless journey of vengeance following the mysterious death of his young...
Webtoon Love Me to Death to Be Published as Graphic Novel
Series centers on polyamorous relationship between wealthy patron, his deceased bride, necromancer
― People magazine reported on Friday that Love Me to Death, the romance fantasy webtoon created by Toonimated co-founders Julian Jauregui and Tara Mueller, is officially getting a graphic novel adaptation. Little, Brown Ink — an imprint of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers — will release the first ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 12-18
Gundam GQuuuuuuX earns 3.3% rating, Yaiba: Samurai Legend earns 2.8%
― An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Monday, May 12 at 8:00 a.m. and earned a 16.1% rating. A separate episode aired on Saturday, May 17 at 12:45 p.m. and earned a 9.5% rating. The new live-action ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 12-18
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Switch version debuts at #1, PS4 version at #6
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 12-18 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwCapcom Fighting Collection 2 Capcom May 16 7,801 7,801 2NSwSuper Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo October 17, 2024 5,872 1,300,401 3NSwMinecraft Nippon Microsoft June 21, 2018 5,869 3,889,763 4NSwAnimal Crossing: New Horizon...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Unveils New Cast, 2026 Airing
Fairouz Ai plays Shaula in season with returning staff at White Fox
― Kadokawa unveiled on Saturday a new cast member, the returning staff, the second teaser visual, and the 2026 airing window for the fourth Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- anime season. Fairouz Ai plays the new character Shaula seen in the teaser visual below: The returning staff members include: Director: Masahiro Shinohara...
Live-Action Webtoon-Based Thriller Series Field Mouse Reveals Netflix Streaming
Kyung-gu Seol, Jun-yeol Ryu will co-star
― Netflix announced on May 20 it will stream the upcoming live-action thriller Field Mouse, based on the Kakao webtoon of the same name. The series stars Kyung-gu Seol and Jun-yeol Ryu. The story follows reclusive novelist Moon-jae, whose life is turned upside down by a mysterious figure known only as "Field Mouse." In a desperate attempt to reclaim what he's...
Netflix's Weak Hero Class 2 Series Tops Netflix's Non-English Series Chart, Sparks Surge in Original Webtoon Viewership
Webtoon recorded 20-fold increase in monthly revenue compared to its post-completion average
― Netflix's Weak Hero Class 2 live-action series based on the webtoon of same name topped Netflix's non-English series' global rankings for the week of April 21-27 (the show debuted on April 25). The show recorded 6.1 million views during that period, calculated by dividing total watch hours by the series' r...
Korean-Animated Film Lost in Starlight Unveils Trailer, Poster
1st Korean-animated film on Netflix about romance between astronaut, musician debuts on May 30
― Lost in Starlight, the first Korean-animated film on Netflix, revealed a new poster and official trailer on May 14. Lost in Starlight, which is directed by Ji-won Han and written by Han and Hyun-joo Kang, features voice performances by Tae-ri Kim and Hong Kyung. Set in the year 2050, Lost in Starlight te...
K-pop Girl Group Billlie Releases Japanese Song for Webtoon Dead Mansion
Dead Mansion shares same universe with Lookism
― K-pop girl group Billlie (members Siyoon, Sheon, Tsuki, Moon Sua, Haram, Suhyeon, and Haruna) have released their first Japanese-language original soundtrack following a Korean version earlier this year. The track, titled "The Savior," was officially released on May 18. Originally introduced in Korean in February, "The Savior" serves as the opening th...
Smells Like Green Spirit Live-Action Series Gets Compilation Film on June 27 With Added Scenes
Series based on Saburō Nagai's manga debuted on September 19
― The staff for the live-action series adaptation of Saburō Nagai's Smells Like Green Spirit manga revealed on Saturday a trailer and June 27 release date for the show's compilation film version. The show's staff had announced the film version on April 24. The film version will have additional scenes. The live-action series premiered on Sep...
Singer-Songwriter Akasaki Performs Theme for All You Need is Kill Anime
STUDIO4°C's anime to screen at Annecy next month
― The staff for Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel announced on Saturday that university student and singer-songwriter AKASAKI will perform the theme song "Tsuretette" for the anime. AKASAKI specifically wrote the song for the anime. This will b...
New Ranma 1/2 Anime's 2nd Season Gets Advanced Screening, Live Dubbing on June 22
Event visual teases character Mousse
― The official website for the new anime of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 manga announced on Friday that the second season will get an advanced screening on June 22 at Shinjuku Wald 9. The cast will also be in attendance, including Kappei Yamaguchi (male Ranma), Megumi Hayashibara (female Ranma), and Noriko Hidaka (Akane), and Rei Sakuma (Shampoo). They will perfor...
Yukinobu Hoshino's Munakata Kyōju Sekai-hen Manga Takes 1-Month Hiatus
Manga returns on July 10
― This year's 11th issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine revealed on Friday that Yukinobu Hoshino's Munakata Kyōju Sekai-hen (Professor Munakata - World Arc), a new manga in his Munakata Kyōju (Professor Munakata) series, will go on hiatus and will return with color pages on July 10. Hoshino launched the manga in Big Comic in February 2023. Shogakukan published the manga's...
Corpse Party Games Get Tetralogy Pack Collection for Switch
Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack launches in Japan on August 7
― MAGES. announced on Friday the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack game collection for Nintendo Switch for release in Japan on August 7. The collection includes the Corpse Party, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows, Corpse Party: Sweet Sachiko's Hysteric Birthday Bash, and Corpse Party: Blood Drive games. The limited edition will also include a Blu-ray Di...
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Game's Character Trailer Reveals Summer Release
2010 PSP game gets worldwide release on PS4, PS5, Switch, PC in summer
― Publisher refint/games began streaming on Friday a trailer for Nihon Falcom's Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga crossover fighting game, and it reveals the summer 2025 release. The video also previews the characters and their English voices: The English cast, which features returning members, includes: Bryce Papenbrook ...
Yen Press Licenses Love Bullet, The Girl Past the Filters, The Terrifying Students at Ghoul School! Manga
Also: Fruits Basket complete manga box set, audiobooks
― Yen Press announced at this year's MCM London Comic Con event on Friday that it has licensed the following titles for release in November: Title: Love Bullet manga
Creator: inee
Summary: In this contemporary world, Cupids solve problems of love not with bows and arrows but with guns! However, when the Cupids get in an argument over how to solve...
Macross: Shooting Insight Game Gets Physical Release on Switch, PS5, PS4
Physical editions for Switch, PS5, PS4 launch on June 26
― Red Art Games announced on Friday that it will release the physical version of Bushiroad's Macross: Shooting Insight game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on June 26. The physical PS4 edition of the game will only be available in Europe while other consoles' physical versions will be available in both Europe and North Ame...
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex Anime Reveals More Cast, July 4 TV Debut in 2nd Promo Video
New visual, theme songs also announced
― The official website of Betrothed to My Sister's Ex, the television anime adaptation of Tobirano's Zutaboro Reijō wa Ane no Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai Sareru novels, revealed on Friday in a second promotional video that the series will debut on television on July 4. The staff also revealed more cast, a new visual, and the theme song information. krage performs ...
Joker Game Anime Gets New Stage Play After 7 Years
3rd stage play in franchise to run in Tokyo in November
― Marvelous announced on Friday it is producing a new stage play adaptation of Production I.G's Joker Game spy anime series. The stage play is the third stage play in the franchise, and it will run from November 21-30 in Tokyo. Daisuke Nishida returning from the previous two stage plays to direct and write the new play. Cast members include (ass...
Voice Actor Ken Shiroyama Dies at 92
Actor voiced Ebizō in Naruto Shippūden
― Voice actor Ken Shiroyama died of natural cases on April 15. He was 92. His relatives held a private wake and funeral. Some of Shiroyama's best known roles include Ebizō from Naruto Shippūden, Dr. Meisel from the 1998 Spriggan movie, and Gametsu from UFO Senshi Daiapolon. Some of his Japanese dub roles include Mike Novick in 24, Eustace in Courage the Cowardly...
Gō Ikeyamada to End Takanashi-ke no Imōto wa Hanayome ni Naritaii!! Manga
So Cute It Hurts!! creator launched manga in August 2023
― This year's 12th issue of Shogakukan's Sho-Comi magazine announced on Tuesday that Gō Ikeyamada's Takanashi-ke no Imōto wa Hanayome ni Naritaii!! (I Want the Takanashi Family's Younger Sister to Be My Bride!!) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on June 5. The manga centers on a young boy who loves playing soccer. One day, he suddenly...
Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse's Naru Narumi Launches New Manga in June
Ms. Koizumi loves ramen noodles creator's new story follows societal outcasts living together
― The June issue of Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine revealed on Tuesday that Naru Narumi will launch a new manga titled Norainu to Tenshi-chan (Stray Dog and Angel) in the magazine's next issue on June 20. The manga will have a color opening page. The manga centers on Tōji, a 20 year old guy who becomes we...
Elden Ring Game Gets Live-Action Film Helmed by Civil War's Alex Garland
Bandai Namco Entertainment, A24 collaborate on film from Ex Machina, Annihilation director
― Bandai Namco Entertainment and film company A24 announced on Thursday that they are working on a live-action film adaptation of FromSoftware's Elden Ring game, with Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation, Civil War) set to direct and write the film. Peter Rice is producing alongside Andrew Macdonald and Allon...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 18-24
Date A Live V, Insomniacs After School anime; Cosmos, Love in the Palm of His Hand manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Date A Live V BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 May 20 Gods' Games We Play BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 May 20 Insomniacs After School BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 May 20 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date A...
Anime Expo Hosts Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage, Obey Me! Casts, MAPPA, Baku Kinoshita, Ryukishi07, More
Also: Lyn Inaizumi, Hiroto Kuramasu, Yuka Mochizuki, Motoi Okamoto, Akira Yamaoka, ISHiKEi
― The staff for the Anime Expo event announced over the past couple of weeks that it will host the following guests: Karin Isobe, Yuki Nakashima, Fumiya Imai, and Kent Ito for the Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage fan event MAPPA President Manabu Ohtsuka and Vice President Hiroya Hasegawa Lyn Inaizumi with a live p...
Tomcat's Big Adventure 1992 Anime Film Gets 2nd N. American Screening in Seattle on June 15
Film by Serial Experiments Lain director Ryūtarō Nakamura screens at The Beacon
― The Instagram page for the "Wamono Nights" film series announced on Thursday that the 1992 anime film Tomcat's Big Adventure (Chibineko Tom no Daibōken - Chikyū o Sukue! Nakama-tachi) will have its second North American screening at The Beacon in Seattle, WA on June 15 at 5:00 p.m. The film made its North American premi...
Mrs. Green Apple Wins Artist of the Year at 1st Music Awards Japan
Creepy Nuts, YOASOBI each win 2 more awards at event's Grand Ceremony
― The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) announced the major award winners during the Grand Ceremony of its inaugural Music Awards Japan event on Thursday. The major award winners are: Artist Of The Year
Mrs. Green Apple Song Of The Year
"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" by Creepy Nuts New Artist Of The Yea...
A-Kon Staff: Exploring Possibilities for 2026 Event, But 2027 Event More Likely
Staff has begun issuing refunds for canceled 2024 event
― The official website for the Texas-based anime convention A-Kon provided an update on its financial situation on May 14, its first update in more than a year since it canceled its 2024 event in February 2024. The convention staff said that it will not hold an event in 2025, and is exploring the possibility of an event for 2026, though noted th...
Reimagined Pac-Man Game Shadow Labyrinth's Trailer Reveals Mazes
Game launches on July 18 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment streamed on Thursday a new trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, a reimagining of its Pac-Man game, and it reveals mazes inspired by the original arcade game. The trailer's release coincides with Pac-Man Day, commemorating the release of the original arcade game in May 22, 1980. Bandai Namco will release the game on Ju...
Manga Up! Global Adds The Dependable Delinquents' Daily Lives, JUDGE Manga
Yen Press began publishing JUDGE in English in August 2013
― Square Enix's Manga Up! Global added Ao Tachi's The Dependable Delinquents' Daily Lives (Zenryōna Furyō Kōkōsei no Nichijō) manga on Thursday and Yoshiki Tonogai's JUDGE manga on Friday. Manga Up! describes The Dependable Delinquents' Daily Lives: Samaritan High is infamous for its many delinquent students. At first glance, Kawai, Mori, and...
Penguin Random House to Stop Offering Books Through Diamond Comics
Move affects Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha USA
― Penguin Random House Publisher Services notified clients on Wednesday that it would no longer offer books through Diamond Comic Distributors as a sub-distributor, with the final order cutoff date for products set for May 26, and final day on sale on June 25. The move affects Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, and BOOM! Studi...
Deadline: Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Roman Reigns in Talks to Star in Live-Action Street Fighter Film
Film previously slated for March 20, 2026
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Wednesday that actors Andrew Koji (Snake Eyes), Jason Momoa (Aquaman, Game of Thrones), and Noah Centineo (Warfare), and WWE professional wrestler Roman Reigns are all in negotiations to join the cast of Legendary Entertainment's planned live-action film adaptation of CAPCOM's Street Fighter fighting game seri...
Live-Action Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko Sequel Series Reveals 5 More Cast Members
Sayuri Matsumura, Hiroki Nanami, Hohomi Nasu, more join cast of June 26 series
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko 2nd Stage ((Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru 2nd Stage), the sequel live-action series adaptation of Sal Jiang's office girls-love manga Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko (Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru), revealed five more cast mem...
King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Anime Film's Trailer Unveils Ending Song, 4-Route Story
SePTENTRION unit performs "Sparkling Days" ending song
― The official website for the King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Miinna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours film, the latest work in the King of Prism anime franchise, posted the film's trailer on Thursday. The trailer announces and previews the ending theme song "Sparkling Days" by the SePTENTRION unit, and it also introduces the "Route-Branching Screening" f...
Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble Anime Reveals July 6 TV Debut
― The official website for the television anime of Yashiro's Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life (Shiro Buta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otōto Sodatemasu) light novel series revealed on Thursday the anime's second key visual and July 6 television premiere in Japan on the Tokyo MX channel at 8:00 p.m. JST (7:00 a.m. EDT)...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Casts Rica Fukami
Fukami plays Shenmei in episode 43 on Friday
― The official X/Twitter account for the anime based on Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series revealed on Thursday that Rica Fukami will join the anime's cast as Shenmei, a cold-hearted woman with an strange aura. The character will appear in the anime's 43rd episode on Friday. The second season's ...
Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Additional Cast, Opening Song
Marina Inoue joins cast; protagonist Gakuto Kajiwara performs opening song "Junjō de Are"
― Happinet revealed a new cast member and the first promotional video for the anime of Sora Suigetsu and DeeCHA's Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi, S-Rank Bōkensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiro Madōshi ga Kikakugai Sugiru (The White Mage Who was Banished From the Hero's Party is Picked Up by an S-Rank Adven...
Too Kyo Games, DMM's Shuten Order Game Launches on September 5 (Updated)
Game launches for Switch, PC via Steam, DMM Game Player
― The official website for game writer Kazutaka Kodaka's Too Kyo Games company and DMM Games' EXNOA's Shuten Order (Shuten Kyodan) video game revealed on Thursday the game's first trailer video and September 5 release for Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop, and PC via Steam and DMM GAME PLAYER. Pre-order for the game has also started on Thursday...
Centimillimental Music Performances in London and Manchester in June
Solo act performed songs for Given and other anime, performing in London on June 11 and Manchester on June 12
― A press release from the PR company Raku Events for the musical act Centimillimental announced that it will be touring in the UK and Europe from June. There will be a performance in London on Wednesday June 11 at the Underworld, followed by a performance in Manchester on Thursday June 12 at...
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Novels Top 20 Million in Circulation
1st GA Bunko title to reach milestone
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Fujino Ōmori and Suzuhito Yasuda's Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darō ka or DanMachi) light novel series announced on Thursday that the novels have reached 20 million copies in circulation. The series is the first GA Bunko title to reach the mileston...
Snack Basue Manga to End on May 29
Manga launched in 2017, inspired TV anime in January 2024
― This year's 25th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine announced on Thursday that Forbidden Shibukawa's Snack Basue manga will end in the magazine's next issue on May 29. Update: 18th and final compiled book volume ships on July 17. Source: Young Jump issue 29 The gag comedy manga centers on a bar in Sapporo's North 24th neighborhoo...
My First Girlfriend is a Gal's Meguru Ueno Ends PEEP Manga
Manga debuted last June
― Kodansha's YanMaga Web platform published the final chapter of Meguru Ueno's PEEP manga on April 5. The youth x love/hate suspense manga tells the story of an extreme cosplay account that a student secretly enjoys, and the student discovers that the true identity of the person on the cosplay account is a popular "gyaru/gal" in class. Ueno launched the series in Kodansha's W...
Seven Seas Licenses My Darling Devilish Daughter, Girls Zombie Party, 3 More Titles
Also licensed: My Girlfriend Cheated on Me, and Now My Flirty Underclassman Won't Leave Me Alone!, Our Sunny Days, Hibana
― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: My Darling Devilish Daughter manga
Creators: SANKAKU HEAD
Release Date: February 2026 (volume 1)
Summary: Sami's just a sweet little girl…who happens to have demonic powers. Her mom? A demon queen. Her dad? A tota...
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