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Under the Oak Tree Volume 1 Novel Review
Under the Oak Tree is the sort of series that can consume you, and this hardcover edition allows that to be on full display.
― First things first: this book is gorgeous. There has been a recent surge in decorative volumes, typically bestselling romantic fantasies. While they can't quite compare to the lavishly illustrated decorative books of the early 20th century, they're still a book collector's dr...
This Week in Games - Build Mode
Jean-Karlo shares his preview of the new Rune Factory game and an interview with its producer as well as looking at Iron Saga VS and Silent Hill f.
― Welcome back, folks! I can finally discuss what got in the way of writing the column last week: I was flown out for a preview for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma! I was still able to find time to write up a review for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Me...
Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Collection Anime Review
It's always the right time to discover, or rediscover Bubblegum Crisis, and this Perfect Collection from AnimEigo provides the ideal way to do so.
― A flagship title not just for AnimEigo, but for the anime medium itself, it's easy to see how Bubblegum Crisis caught on all those decades ago. It's arresting before you even know what it's about: a moody intro pans over grimy cyberpunk backdrops ripped ...
This Week in Anime - The Weird World of Live-Action Adaptations
Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties.
― Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. One Piece, Cowboy Bebop, Deat...
Him, the Smile, & Bloom Game Review
Although Him, the Smile, & Bloom wouldn't be the first otome game I'd recommend, it's still a good time.
― Although it's not unheard of (Norn9, anyone?), Him, the Smile, & Bloom isn't an otome game where you're forced to choose between romantic interests. Instead, when you pick which route you want to follow, you also pick which heroine you're playing – each love story unfolds between a specific coup...
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Novels 1-2 Review
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans gets more right than you might expect.
― Light novels and their adjacent media forms don't have a great track record when it comes to stories about teachers and students. You're much more likely to find works that play out the teacher/student romance fantasy or the hot school nurse daydream than anything more realistic. Even works focused on just the teac...
ARTFX J Vash the Stampede is Back in Black as a Kotobukiya US Online Exclusive!
Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation
with remodeled parts! ― Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation with remodeled parts! IMG 2_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_01.jpg IMG 3_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_02.jpg IMG 4_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_03.jpg IMG 5_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_04....
with remodeled parts! ― Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation with remodeled parts! IMG 2_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_01.jpg IMG 3_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_02.jpg IMG 4_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_03.jpg IMG 5_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_04....
This Week in Anime - In Defense of Carl Macek's Robotech
Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it.
― Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Robotech and Akira are streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni BL Manga Gets Anime (Updated)
Manga debuted in September 2021
― The sixth compiled book volume of Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni (or Shota Oni) boys-love manga revealed on Saturday that the series is getting an anime adaptation. The story is about an elementary school boy Tsubaki and his childhood friend Yū, who is in high school. Nakayama (Blend S) debuted the manga on the Comic CMOA website as part of the launch for Square Enix'...
Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine Manga Gets TV Anime
Award-winning series about high school girl who loves manga launched in 2021
― Shogakukan announced on Friday that Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air on NTV. The tagline on the below first visual reads, "For everyone who loves manga." Toyoda (Love Roma) launched the manga in Shogakukan's Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine in November 2021, and th...
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Novels Get TV Anime in October
Shūichirō Umeda stars as exiled court mage getting second chance
― Kodansha announced on Friday that 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 is inspiring a television anime that will premiere in October. The anime's official website also opened on Friday, and unveiled the anime's teas...
BanG Dream! Franchise Gets Net Anime Shorts About Poppin'Party Members
Tsuredure Popipa depicts lazy everyday lives of band members
― Bushiroad announced at the "Poppin'Party Talk Event" for the BanG Dream! franchise's Poppin'Party band on Thursday that the band will star in a new anime short series titled Tsuredure Popipa (Listless Poppin'Party). The new anime will debut on the BanG Dream! franchise's official YouTube channel as a mini-series of shorts in April. The an...
World Expo to Show 3D Anime Short With Astro Boy, Black Jack
Tezuka Productions produces "Neo Atom Tanjō" short starring Makoto Tsumura, Akio Ōtsuka, Chafūrin
― The Pasona company announced on Thursday that it will show a new 3D CG anime short titled "Neo Atom Tanjō" (The Birth of Neo Astro Boy), based on Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy and Black Jack manga and anime, at its Pasona Natureverse booth at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Tezuka Production is producing the ...
Singer/Actor Isao Sasaki Hospitalized for Acute Exacerbation of Interstitial Pneumonia
Sasaki to not return to work until end of April
― Singer and voice actor Isao Sasaki revealed on Monday that he had been hospitalized for acute exacerbation of interstitial pneumonia. After returning from Thailand in mid-January, Sasaki was not feeling well so he went to the doctor. The doctor called an ambulance and had him admitted to the hospital, since his blood oxygen level was very low. He has ...
Precure Franchise's Fairies Star in Spinoff Net Shorts Debuting on April 3
Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~ to feature no dialogue
― Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~, the Precure franchise's short anime spinoff centering around the little familiar mascots of the franchise's magical girls, will start streaming on the franchise's YouTube channel and other social media venues on April 3 at 6:30 p.m. (5:30 a.m. EDT). The "non-verbal animation" will feature no dialogue. The titular "Petit...
Princession Orchestra Anime's Video Reveals More Cast
Satoshi Hino, Yoshino Nanjō, Yūki Wakai, Hikari Aimura join cast
― The official website for the original anime Princession Orchestra began streaming a new promotional video for the anime on Saturday. The video reveals more cast members for the anime The new cast members include: Satoshi Hino as Seishirō Sorano Yoshino Nanjō as Yōko Sorano Yūki Wakai as Riku Sorano Hikari Aimura as Natsu Hinomoto The ...
The Summer Hikaru Died Anime's Trailer Unveils 3 More Cast Members, TOOBOE's Ending Song
Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, Chikahiro Kobayashi join cast
― The AnimeJapan 2025 stage event for the anime of Mokumokuren's The Summer Hikaru Died (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) manga revealed on Saturday three more cast members and the full trailer for the anime. The video also reveals and previews the ending theme song "Anata wa Kaibutsu" (you are my monster) by TOOBOE. The anime's staff also revealed...
Clevatess Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, Opening Song in 2nd Promo Video
Mayu Maeshima performs "Ruler" opening song
― Kadokawa revealed more staff, cast, the second "episode visual," and a promotional video for the television anime of Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- (Clevatess - The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero) manga on Saturday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Ruler" by Mayu Maeshima. T...
Maebashi Witches Anime Reveals 3 Guest Cast Members
Series casts Yū Serizawa, Nao Tōyama, Akari Kitō
― The staff for the Maebashi Witches original television anime revealed during its stage presentation at AnimeJapan 2025 on Saturday three guest cast members. The newly announced cast includes (pictured above from left to right): Yū Serizawa as Eiko Zen, the first customer to visit Dreamy Dreamy Flower Nao Tōyama as Rinko Mitsuba, a shop visitor from T...
Food for the Soul Anime's Video Reveals Ending Song by Reira Ushio
Ushio performs ending song "Misoshiru to Butter" for April 12 anime
― The AnimeJapan 2025 panel for the original anime Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi (Food for the Soul or literally, Days Goes By But Food Is Delicious) anime revealed a new promotional video for the anime on Saturday. The video reveals and previews the anime's ending theme song "Misoshiru to Butter" (Miso Soup and Butter) by Reira Ushi...
New Panty & Stocking Anime Reveals More Cast, July Debut
Yūto Uemura, Junya Enoki join cast
― A stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 on Saturday revealed a new video, more cast, and the July debut for the New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime. The new cast is: Yūto Uemura as Polyurethane Junya Enoki as Polyester The two are the "Tenshi" (Angel) brothers. Polyester is the older brother, and Polyurethane is the younger brother. The returning cast members for ...
Lycoris Recoil Anime Short Film's Video Reveals Titles, Visuals, April 16 Streaming Debut
New short film features 6 new short stories
― The AnimeJapan 2025 panel for Lycoris Recoil: Friends are thieves of time., the upcoming six Lycoris Recoil anime short films, unveiled a new teaser trailer for the anime, showing the titles visuals for the anime's six stories, and revealing the anime's April 16 streaming debut. The anime will begin streaming on Aniplex's official YouTube channel and othe...
Tokyo Revengers Anime Reveals New Arc's Santen Sensō-hen Title, Staff, Visual
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse's Maki Kodaira helms arc
― The AnimeJapan 2025 stage for the fifth anniversary of the Tokyo Revengers anime revealed on Saturday that the next arc of the Tokyo Revengers anime is titled Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensō-hen (Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans). The stage panel also unveiled a visual and the anime's updated cast. Maki Kodaira (Th...
Moonrise Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast
New visual also revealed for anime debuting on April 10
― Netflix announced on Saturday at the AnimeJapan 2025 event more cast, a new trailer, and a new visual for WIT Studio and author Tow Ubukata's Moonrise project. The new cast includes: Kousuke Takaguchi as Osma
Satoshi Yamaguchi as Duan
Kori Arisa as Inanna Zinger
Yuka Terasaki as Zowan
Yu Kobayashi as Eric Baker
Katsunori Okai as Georg Landry
M...
'Uglymug, Epicfighter' Anime's 1st Video Reveals Staff, July Debut
Toshiyuki Sone helms anime at White Fox
― The official website for the television anime of Ryo Hiromatsu's Busamen Gachi Fighter (Uglymug, Epicfighter) announced the anime's staff and July premiere in its first full promotional video on Saturday. Toshiyuki Sone (Haikyu!! To The Top, BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-) is directing the anime at White Fox. Kenta Ihara (Ishura two seasons, Tsukimichi...
With You and the Rain Anime's Teaser Highlights Meeting Between Fuji, Kimi
Anime starring Saori Hayami, Anna Mugiho premieres in July
― The official website for the television anime of Kō Nikaido's With You and the Rain (Ame to Kimi to) manga began streaming a teaser trailer for the anime on Saturday. The video shows the fateful meeting betweeen Fuji and Kimi. The anime will premiere in July and will air on TV Asahi and 23 other affiliate channels in the "NUMAnimation" prog...
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, July TV Premiere
Konomi Kohara, Manaka Iwami join cast; Conton Candy performs opening song "Snowdrop"
― The AnimeJapan 2025 panel for Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus (Seishun Buta Yarō wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai), the television anime adaptation of the "University Student Arc" of the Seishun Buta Yarō (Rascal Does Not Dream) light novel series, debuted the first promotional video for the anime on Saturday. ...
Yasuomi Umetsu, Shaft's Virgin Punk Original Anime Reveals Cast for 1st Story
Saki Miyashita, Katsuyuki Konishi, Taku Yashiro, Rui Tanabe, Norio Wakamoto, Fūka Izumi, Sumire Uesaka star
― The official website for Virgin Punk, an original anime series by director Yasuomi Umetsu and animation studio SHAFT, revealed the cast and a new visual for "Clockwork Girl," the first story in the series, on Saturday. The cast members include (Note: Character name romanizations not official)...
The Ideal Sponger Life Anime Confirmed as TV Anime
― The AnimeJapan 2025 booth for Imagica Infos imprint Hero Bunko revealed on Saturday that the anime of Tsunehiko Watanabe and Jū Ayakura's The Ideal Sponger Life (Risō no Himo Seikatsu) light novel series will be a television anime. J-Novel Club licensed the light novel series, and it describes the story:
Yamai Zenjirou is your everyday office worker in modern Japan. One morning, he suddenly finds ...
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Jax Jones, Ado Perform New Theme Songs for Beyblade X Anime
New theme songs start on April 4
― The official X/Twitter account for the anime of Takara Tomy's Beyblade X project announced on Friday that BTS sibling idol group TOMORROW X TOGETHER will perform the new opening theme song "Rise." English DJ Jax Jones and singer Ado will perform the ending theme song "Stay Gold." The new theme songs will start in the anime on April 4. The Beyblade X anime premiered ...
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Sorairo Utility #12 [rate]
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Honey Lemon Soda Anime Casts Takuya Eguchi
Eguchi voices Mr. Midori in 12th episode
― The official website for the television anime of Mayu Murata's Honey Lemon Soda manga announced on Friday that Takuya Eguchi is voicing mysterious teacher Mr. Midori in the 12th episode on March 26. The anime debuted on Fuji TV's Ultra programming block on January 8. The series is also airing on Kansai TV, Tokai TV, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, TV Nishi N...
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ‒ Episode 11
No wonder returning character Francette explodes with copious nosebleeds at all of this terribly exciting performative gender-nonconformity!
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Übel Blatt #11 [rate]
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I May Be a Guild Receptionist #11 [rate]
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The Apothecary Diaries #35 [rate]
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Under the Oak Tree Volume 1 Novel Review
Under the Oak Tree is the sort of series that can consume you, and this hardcover edition allows that to be on full display.
― First things first: this book is gorgeous. There has been a recent surge in decorative volumes, typically bestselling romantic fantasies. While they can't quite compare to the lavishly illustrated decorative books of the early 20th century, they're still a book collector's dr...
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I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class #12 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ‒ Episode 65
So, now with the rules figured out, it's up to our heroes to figure out how to defeat the gluttonous pair—or maybe they'll just die. This is Re:Zero after all.
Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni BL Manga Gets Anime (Updated)
Manga debuted in September 2021
― The sixth compiled book volume of Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni (or Shota Oni) boys-love manga revealed on Saturday that the series is getting an anime adaptation. The story is about an elementary school boy Tsubaki and his childhood friend Yū, who is in high school. Nakayama (Blend S) debuted the manga on the Comic CMOA website as part of the launch for Square Enix'...
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Anime Unveils Voiced Visual Video for 'Little Devil' Mahiru
Anime's 1st season premiered in January 2023
― TOHO Animation began streaming on Friday a video for the second season of the television anime of Saekisan's The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) light novel series. The video unveils a new visual and features the voice of Mahiru as a "little devil." The first season premiered on T...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 11
If there is one thing that holds this episode back, it's the episode's main focus—or rather the fact that the aerial dogfighting action is constantly being interrupted by the peanut gallery.
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Farmagia #11 [rate]
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Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Anime's Trailer Previews Opening Theme Song
Performers Shōnan no Kaze, Atarashii Gakko! get collaboration visuals
― The official website for the second television anime season based on Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka's Grand Blue Dreaming manga began streaming on Friday a new promotional video, and it previews the opening theme song "Seishun Towa" (Eternal Youth) by Japanese reggae group Shōnan no Kaze and dance vocal unit Atarashii Gakko! T...
This Week in Games - Build Mode
Jean-Karlo shares his preview of the new Rune Factory game and an interview with its producer as well as looking at Iron Saga VS and Silent Hill f.
― Welcome back, folks! I can finally discuss what got in the way of writing the column last week: I was flown out for a preview for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma! I was still able to find time to write up a review for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Me...
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Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! #11 [rate]
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Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - ‒ Episode 12
The result is as dense, reflective, and referential as Ayana's stories are wont to become and, all things considered, probably the best possible way this situation could end.
The Holy Grail of Eris TV Anime Reveals Full Staff, More Cast, Promo Video
Yōhei Azakami, M.A.O join cast; new visual also revealed
― The official website for the anime Kujira Tokiwa and Yuunagi's The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai) light novel series revealed the show's TV format, full staff, more cast, visual, and promotional video on Friday. The new cast includes Yōhei Azakami as Randolph Ulster and M.A.O as Lily Orlamunde. The staff includes: Director: "Morita to Ju...
Yuzu Performs Pokémon TV Anime's New Opening Song
"Mega Voltage" arc previewed in new video
― A promotional video debuted on Friday for the new "Mega Voltage" arc of the ongoing Pokémon Horizons: The Series anime storyline. The video announces and previews "Get Back," the new opening theme song by the duo Yuzu. This is the duo's first anime theme song since 2018, and the first time the duo has co-written the lyrics for a song in five years. ◥◣ポケットモン...
'There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...' TV Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast
Anime based on Teren Mikami's yuri romantic comedy novel series debuts in July 2025
― Anime distributor Remow revealed a trailer on Friday for the television anime adaptation of Teren Mikami's There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... (Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Naijan, Muri Muri! Muri Janakatta!? or WATANARE) yuri romantic comedy novel series. It also announced that Kana Ichinose ...
Final Fire Force Season Casts Shinji Kawada, Masaya Matsukaze, Yūko Sanpei
Season premieres on April 4
― The staff for the Fire Force anime's third and final season announced three more cast members (from left to right below) on Friday: Shinji Kawada as Stream Masaya Matsukaze as Furakuchu Yūko Sanpei as Faerie ◤￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣◥🔥『#炎炎ノ消防隊 参ノ章』🔥˗ˏˋ📝新キャラクター情報‼📝ˎˊ˗◣＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿◢💥ストリーム：cv.#川田紳司💥フラクチュ：cv. #松風雅也💥フェアリー：cv. #三瓶由布子👇キャラクター紹介文はこちらhttps://t.co/uDNpl9iMg7📺放送情報… pic.twitte...
Dekin no Mogura TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Genki Okawa, more join cast for series debuting in July
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Natsumi Eguchi's Dekin no Mogura (The Banned Mole, or The Banned Mogura) manga revealed three more cast members on Friday. Genki Okawa as Kuriaki Magi Yukiyo Fujii as Yaeko Kirihara Akane Fujita as Shio Inukai The anime will debut in July 2025. Hiroshi Ishiodori (Kiss Him, Not Me; Pea...
Turkey! Original Bowling Anime Reveals 2nd Key Visual, More Staff
Pony Canyon, Bakken Record's original anime debuts in July 2025
― Pony Canyon and Bakken Record revealed on Friday more staff members and a new key visual for their Turkey! original bowling anime. The anime's full English title is Turkey!-Time to Strike-. Newly announced staff members include: Main Animator: Yuto Naka
Color Design: Haruko Nobori
Art Director: Kenichi Tajiri
Director of Photography: Y...
Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine Manga Gets TV Anime
Award-winning series about high school girl who loves manga launched in 2021
― Shogakukan announced on Friday that Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air on NTV. The tagline on the below first visual reads, "For everyone who loves manga." Toyoda (Love Roma) launched the manga in Shogakukan's Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine in November 2021, and th...
Live-Action Even Though We're Adults Series' Trailer Reveals More Cast
Shōgo Hama joins cast as Ayano's husband Ayumu, Yumi Asō as Ayumu's mother Yoriko
― The official website for AOI Pro.'s live-action series of Takako Shimura's Even Though We're Adults (Otona ni Nattemo) manga began streaming a new trailer for the series on Friday. The trailer reveals more cast members for the series. The new cast members include Shōgo Hama as Ayano's husband Ayumu, and Yumi Asō as Ay...
Anime Expo Hosts Togenashi Togeari, FLOW, GRANRODEO, More
Sakurazaka46, Hiroshi Kitadani, ASTERISM also join July 3 concert
― The staff for the Anime Expo event announced on Thursday that it will host a music concert festival named "J-POP SOUND CAPSULE @AX2025 Anisong World Matsuri Returns." The show will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on July 3 as part of Anime Expo. The performing artists include TOGENASHI TOGEARI — the real life and in-...
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Season 2 Teaser Announces October Debut
Teaser trailer shows in-production footage with only key frames
― The official website for for the television anime of Tsukikage and Chyko's Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) light novel series began streaming an early teaser promotional video for the anime's second season on Friday. The video, which features only produc...
2025 Doraemon Film Stays at #1, Mononoke Film Opens at #6
Live-action A Girl & Her Guard Dog films opens at #3
― Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Esekai Monogatari (Doraemon: Nobita's Art World Tales), the 44th film in the Doraemon franchise, stayed at #1 at the Japanese box office in its second weekend. The film sold 467,000 tickets and earned 576,198,400 yen (about US$3.85 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 1.14 million tickets and earne...
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Novels Get TV Anime in October
Shūichirō Umeda stars as exiled court mage getting second chance
― Kodansha announced on Friday that 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 is inspiring a television anime that will premiere in October. The anime's official website also opened on Friday, and unveiled the anime's teas...
Sumikko Gurashi Gets 4th Anime Film This Fall
Yoshihiko Inohara, Manami Honjō return as narrators for new film
― Fanworks announced on Friday that San-X's Sumikko Gurashi franchise is getting a fourth anime film that will open in Japan this fall. The franchise's orginal illustrator Yuri Yokomizo drew an illustration to celebrate the announcement. Yoshihiko Inohara and Manami Honjō will return as narrators for the film at Fanworks. Asmik Ace, Inc...
BanG Dream! Franchise Gets Net Anime Shorts About Poppin'Party Members
Tsuredure Popipa depicts lazy everyday lives of band members
― Bushiroad announced at the "Poppin'Party Talk Event" for the BanG Dream! franchise's Poppin'Party band on Thursday that the band will star in a new anime short series titled Tsuredure Popipa (Listless Poppin'Party). The new anime will debut on the BanG Dream! franchise's official YouTube channel as a mini-series of shorts in April. The an...
World Expo to Show 3D Anime Short With Astro Boy, Black Jack
Tezuka Productions produces "Neo Atom Tanjō" short starring Makoto Tsumura, Akio Ōtsuka, Chafūrin
― The Pasona company announced on Thursday that it will show a new 3D CG anime short titled "Neo Atom Tanjō" (The Birth of Neo Astro Boy), based on Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy and Black Jack manga and anime, at its Pasona Natureverse booth at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Tezuka Production is producing the ...
Chiikawa Anime to Air Reruns Until New Episodes Resume in July
Anime to rerun "pivotal" episodes for 3 months while staff prepares new episodes
― The official website for the anime of Nagano's Chiikawa manga announced on Friday that the anime's staff is preparing a new series for the anime, and will end regular airing of new episodes from the current anime in April. New episodes will not air for three months, so the anime will instead do a "revival" rebroadcast ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 16-22
Spy×Family Code: White, Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident anime; Dogsred, Dopeman manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident BDPlease Crunchyroll US$74.98 March 18 Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident Limited Edition BDPlease Crunchyroll US$99.98 March 18 My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 March 18 A Sign...
Singer/Actor Isao Sasaki Hospitalized for Acute Exacerbation of Interstitial Pneumonia
Sasaki to not return to work until end of April
― Singer and voice actor Isao Sasaki revealed on Monday that he had been hospitalized for acute exacerbation of interstitial pneumonia. After returning from Thailand in mid-January, Sasaki was not feeling well so he went to the doctor. The doctor called an ambulance and had him admitted to the hospital, since his blood oxygen level was very low. He has ...
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime's Blu-ray Disc with New English Dub Ships on June 24
New home video release features 1st 2 seasons dubbed/subbed
― Sentai Filmworks announced on Thursday that it will release a Blu-ray Disc for the first two seasons of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime that features a new English dub. The Blu-ray Disc is slated for a June 24 release. It will also include the anime in Japanese with English subtitles. The company originally announced th...
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Catch Me at the Ballpark! Anime Casts Jun Fukuyama, Daiki Yamashita
Series casts Fukuyama as Ken, Yamashita as Ichinomiya for April 1 anime
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Tatsurō Suga's Catch Me at the Ballpark! (Ballpark de Tsukamaete!) manga revealed two more cast members on Thursday: Jun Fukuyama as Ken Nokogirimiya Daiki Yamashita as Wataru Ichinomiya The anime will premiere on TV Tokyo and five affiliated channels on April 1 at 24:0...
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Momentary Lily #12 [rate]
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Death end re;Quest Code Z Game's Opening Movie Trailer Reveals May 13 Launch in West
Game launches physically/digitally in N. America on May 13, physically in Europe on June 27
― Idea Factory International revealed on Thursday that it will release Compile Heart's Death end re;Quest Code Z game physically and digitally in North America and digitally in Europe for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on May 13. The game will launch physically in Europe on June 27. The company streamed an op...
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Game's Trailer Reveals April 24 Release for PC
Game launched on January 30 for PS5, PS4, Switch
― NIS America began streaming a trailer on Thursday for Nippon Ichi Software Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, the sequel game to its Phantom Brave strategy game, and it reveals that the game will launch on PC via Steam on April 24. The game launched on January 30 in Japan, North America, and Europe for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Th...
Bubblegum Crisis Perfect Collection Anime Review
It's always the right time to discover, or rediscover Bubblegum Crisis, and this Perfect Collection from AnimEigo provides the ideal way to do so.
― A flagship title not just for AnimEigo, but for the anime medium itself, it's easy to see how Bubblegum Crisis caught on all those decades ago. It's arresting before you even know what it's about: a moody intro pans over grimy cyberpunk backdrops ripped ...
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From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! #11 [rate]
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Aquarion: Myth of Emotions #11 [rate]
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Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime Casts Minami Hinata
Hinata plays Charlotte in final season's 11th episode
― The official website for Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series, revealed that Minami Hinata plays Charlotte, Stanley's subordinate who appeared in the season's 11th episode on Thursday. The anime premiered on January 9 on the Tokyo MX channel, and then premiered on BS11, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, and TV Ai...
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Anime Casts WWE Wrestler Shinsuke Nakamura
Nakamura voice acts for 1st time as Kamandas
― The official website for the Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen) anime revealed on Friday that professional WWE wrestler Shinsuke Nakamura is voicing Kamandas, a colleague of Warsman: This is Nakamura's first time voice acting. The second season premiered on CBC, TBS, and 26 other affiliated channels throughout Japan on Januar...
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Sunao Katabuchi Streams New Pilot Video for The Mourning Children Anime
3 more videos also streamed
― The official YouTube channel for Sunao Katabuchi's Contrail studio began streaming on Thursday a new teaser pilot video for his new feature-length anime film The Mourning Children: Nagiko and the Girls Wearing Tsurubami Black (Tsurubami-Iro no Nagiko-tachi): The channel also streamed three videos that feature storyboard sketches and behind-the-scenes footage. Katabuchi b...
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Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - #12 [rate]
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Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest #11 [rate]
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Look Back Anime Film Wins at 3rd Niigata Int'l Animation Film Festival
Film based on Chainsaw Man creator's manga wins Grand Prix
― The third Niigata International Animation Film Festival revealed on Thursday that the Look Back anime film won the Grand Prix in the feature film category. Director and animator Kiyotaka Oshiyama, animator Toshiyuki Inoue, and sound director Eriko Kimura all won the Kōji Fukiya Award for their work on the Look Back film. Composer Yuki Hayas...
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ‒ Episode 10
I’m almost in awe. What manner of ancient curse has been laid upon the visuals this week?
This Week in Anime - The Weird World of Live-Action Adaptations
Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties.
― Chris and Lucas explore the world of live action adaptation of anime, manga, and novel properties. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. One Piece, Cowboy Bebop, Deat...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #11 [rate]
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Flower and Asura ‒ Episode 11
Up until now, this anime has dropped hints with varying degrees of subtlety that there’s something going on between Mizuki and the rest of her family.
Isekai Affair Duo Masakazu Ooi, Inomaru Launch New Manga on April 18
Ooi, Inomaru to launch Ura Dungeon Oku-san manga
― The April issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Sunday GX magazine revealed on Wednesday that writer Masakazu Ooi and artist Inomaru will launch a new manga titled Ura Dungeon Oku-san (The Secret Dungeon Wife) in the magazine's next issue on April 18. Ooi is credited for the original story, and Inomaru is drawing the manga. The new manga's story is set in a ...
Precure Franchise's Fairies Star in Spinoff Net Shorts Debuting on April 3
Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~ to feature no dialogue
― Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~, the Precure franchise's short anime spinoff centering around the little familiar mascots of the franchise's magical girls, will start streaming on the franchise's YouTube channel and other social media venues on April 3 at 6:30 p.m. (5:30 a.m. EDT). The "non-verbal animation" will feature no dialogue. The titular "Petit...
Honey Lemon Soda ‒ Episode 11
The real triumph of this episode is when Uka is able to stand up for herself in that karaoke room when no one has her back.
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The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World #11 [rate]
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Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window Film Wins Animated Feature Grand Prize at NY Int'l Children's Film Festival
Film recently won Best Animated Feature Jury, Audience Awards at Anima 2025
― The staff of the 2025 New York International Children's Film Festival (NYICFF) announced the festival award winners on Wednesday, and
the Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window (Madoigwa no Totto-chan) anime film won the Grand Prize for the animated feature category. The NYICFF was held from February 28 to March 16, and ...
Rock is a Lady's Modesty Anime Unveils Character Video, Visual for Tamaki
Natsumi Fujiwara voices character in April 3 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Hiroshi Fukuda's Rock is a Lady's Modesty (Rock wa Lady no Tashinamideshite) manga revealed a "gap visual" and a character video for Tamaki Shiraya (voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara) on Thursday. The anime will premiere on April 3 on TBS and 27 of its affiliate channels on Thursdays at 11:56 p.m. JST. HIDI...
Introduction to Mineralogy TV Anime Reveals More Cast in Promo Video
Yume Miyamoto, Saki Hayashi, Misuzu Yamada star in series
― Aniplex unveiled a promotional video and more cast on Thursday for the television anime of Keiichirō Shibuya's Introduction to Mineralogy (Ruri no Hōseki) manga. The new cast members include (note character name romanizations are not confirmed): Yume Miyamoto as Yōko Imari
Saki Hayashi as Shōko Seto
Misuzu Yamada as Aoi Kasamaru The anime wi...
My Happy Marriage Anime's 25th Episode Delayed to March 31
Episode's March 24 schedule postponed due to production delays
― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that the Netflix global streaming of the 12th episode for the second television anime season based on Akumi Agitogi and Tsukiho Tsukioka's My Happy Marriage (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) light novel series (the 25th episode overall for the anime) has been postponed due to production delays. The anime's w...
Hayao Miyazaki Shaves Off Iconic Beard
And shows it off with protégé Hideaki Anno.
― Anime studio Khara shared a photo of Hideaki Anno and legendary Studio Ghibli animator Hayao Miyazaki on its second X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday. The two men appear happy in the photo, but something is amiss about Miyazaki — he's missing his iconic beard. According to Anno, Miyazaki shaved the beard because, “it was too much hassle to take c...
The Barbarian's Bride TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Fall 2025 Premiere
Sayumi Suzushiro, Satoshi Inomata, Hana Hishikawa, Aki Toyosaki star in Jumondo anime
― Kadokawa revealed the first key visual, a cast reveal promotional video, and fall 2025 premiere for the television anime adaptation of Noriaki Kotoba's The Barbarian's Bride (Hime Kishi wa Barbaroi no Yome) manga on Thursday. The anime will star: Sayumi Suzushiro as Serafina de Lavillant Satoshi Inomata as Veor Ha...
Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Tournament Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, April 6 TV Premiere
Makoto Satō directs anime at OLM Digital
― The official website for Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Tournament, the second television anime based on Gakken's Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan children's book series, revealed the anime's promotional video and visual on Thursday. The video reveals the anime's cast, staff, and April 6 television premiere date. Yoshihisa Kawahara and Mie Sonozaki return as Mr. Most and ...
Digimon Con Event Reveals New Digimon Beatbreak TV Anime Slated for October Debut
"Digimon Adventure -Beyond-" 25th anniversary promotional video also premiered on event
― The "Digimon Con 2025" livestream event on Thursday revealed a new television anime titled DIGIMON BEATBREAK, which will premiere in October. The new anime's teaser visual and promotional video were also revealed. The "Digimon Con 2025" livestream event also premiered the "Digimon Adventure -Beyond-" promotional...
Trigun Stargaze Anime Reveals Revised Staff, Visual, 2026 Premiere
Masako Sato directs anime at Orange, with Look Back's Kiyotaka Oshiyama designing characters
― The official website for the Trigun Stampede anime revealed the staff, a new visual, and the 2026 premiere date for Trigun Stargaze, the previously announced "final phase" of the series set 2.5 years after the end of Trigun Stampede. Masako Sato (Anima Yell!, Haikyu!! To The Top) is directing the anime at O...
Victoria's Electric Coffin's Ikuno Tajima Launches New Supernatural Manga in April
Lulu no Hellhouse manga follows workaholic real estate agent dealing with haunted house
― The April issue of Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine announced on Tuesday that Ikuno Tajima will launch a new manga titled Lulu no Hellhouse (Lulu's Hellhouse) in the magazine's next issue on April 18. The manga will have a color opening page. 🏚️🕯️🏚️🕯️🏚️🕯️🏚️ 新連載告知⚰️🦇⚰️🦇⚰️🦇⚰️来月発売の月刊Gファンタジー5月号より、新連載「ルルの亡霊屋...
1st New Kodocha Manga Story in 10 Years Posted
Sana is now in high school in 1-shot from Hot Pepper Beauty magazine
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Recruit's Hot Pepper Beauty magazine posted a one-shot chapter of Miho Obana's Kodocha - Sana's Stage (Kodomo no Omocha) manga on Tuesday. This is the first new story in the manga in 10 years. （2/3） pic.twitter.com/WyD3AiR8MI— ホットペッパービューティー (@hotpepperbeauty) March 18, 2025 In the new ...
Seven Seas Licenses Makina-san's a Love Bot?!, I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!, 8 More Titles
Also licensed: DEAR. DOOR (Comic), HOOL!GAN'S, Low Tide in Twilight, more
― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: DEAR. DOOR (Comic) manhwa
Creator: Pluto
Release Date: October 2025 (volume 1, Seven Seas Webtoons label)
Summary: After a devastating personal loss, Kyungjoon wants nothing more than to drown his grief in the silence and safety of his houseplants. But Kyungjoon...
Kakao Entertainment Launches 1st Story-Driven Webtoon for Kakao Friends Character
Still, Ryan follows Ryan's hidden past
― Kakao Entertainment has released its latest webtoon, Still, Ryan, featuring the Kakao Friends character Ryan. This marks the first time Ryan's hidden past has been unveiled. The series is available on KakaoPage and KakaoWebtoon, accompanied by various special events to commemorate its launch. Still, Ryan follows the journey of Ryan, a lion born as the heir to ...
AI-Powered Webtoon Platform 'RealToon' Officially Launches
RealToon uses AI technology to streamline creative process
― The new AI-driven webtoon platform RealToon has officially launched. It aims to improve the webtoon creation process by reducing production burdens for creators while delivering personalized content for readers. RealToon seeks to innovate by utilizing AI technology to streamline the creative process. The platform features an AI engine that ...
Arcana Famiglia: Rinato Game's Opening Video Trailer Reveals July 24 Release for Switch
Hitomi Harada performs opening song "Stellina"
― Game developer Dramatic Create revealed the July 24 release date for the Nintendo Switch version of the new Arcana Famiglia Rinato (La storia della Arcana Famiglia: Rinato) game with an opening movie video on Wednesday. Hitomi Harada performs the opening song "Stellina." The staff also unveiled a visual: The game will also launch for PC via Steam in 20...
Shō Aoi's Manga Gets Live-Action Short Series on March 19
Yogumo wa Mitsu wo Sū~Kekkon Sagishi to Ochiru Onna~ series premiered on Wednesday
― Shō Aoi's Yogumo wa Mitsu wo Sū~Kekkon Sagishi to Ochiru Onna~ (The Night Spider Sucks Honey: The Marriage Swindler and the Fallen Woman) manga got a short live-action series adaptation on the Bump app that began on Wednesday. Kasumi Yamaya (live-action GTO: The Early Years ) plays Asamu Takahashi (right in picture a...
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Honey Lemon Soda #11 [rate]
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Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2025 Season
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Witch Watch, Fire Force Season 3, more
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it is streaming the following anime (dub languages streaming at later date in parentheses) for the spring 2025 season: March 30 The Unaware Atelier Meister (Kanchigai no Atelier Meister: Eiyū Party no Moto Zatsuyō-Gakari ga, Jitsu wa Sentō Igai ga SSS Rank Datta to Iu Yoku Aru Hanashi, Engli...
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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective #10 [rate]
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Him, the Smile, & Bloom Game Review
Although Him, the Smile, & Bloom wouldn't be the first otome game I'd recommend, it's still a good time.
― Although it's not unheard of (Norn9, anyone?), Him, the Smile, & Bloom isn't an otome game where you're forced to choose between romantic interests. Instead, when you pick which route you want to follow, you also pick which heroine you're playing – each love story unfolds between a specific coup...
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World #11 [rate]
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Evangelion Director Hideaki Anno Is Working on 5 Different Scripts Now
And he wants to work on a 6th for another Shin Kamen Rider
― Anime studio Khara reported on Tuesday that renowned animator, director, and screenwriter Hideaki Anno is currently writing screenplays for no less than five different works. Plus, if a new Shin Kamen Rider project is green-lit, Khara's co-founder and president would be working on six different scripts. 53年前の今日18日は『仮面ライダー対ショッカー』の公開日。そして2年前...
Nitroplus, Nitro Arts' Dolls Nest Game Launches for PC on April 24
Main promo video streamed for Nitroplus, Nitro Arts' new game
― The official X/Twitter account for visual novel developer Nitroplus and its graphics production team Nitro Arts' Dolls Nest game announced on Wednesday that the game will launch for PC via Steam on April 24 (April 23 depending on time zone). The account streamed the main promotional video: A Dolls Nest ArtWorks digital art collection wil...
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Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation #12 [rate]
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New Yaiba Anime Unveils Additional Cast
Series casts Atsushi Miyauchi, Rina Satō, Kimiko Saitō, more
― This year's 16th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday revealed more cast for Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, the new television anime of Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama's Yaiba manga: Atsushi Miyauchi as Raizō Mine Rina Satō as Shizuka Mine Kimiko Saitō as Fuji Mine Takeharu Onishi as Gerozaemon Geroda Shūhei Sakaguchi as Kumo Otoko (M...
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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time #12 [rate]
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MLB Tokyo Series Plays Up Shohei Ohtani's Mega Pokémon Connection
It's official: the Los Angeles Dodgers star is Mega Garchomp
― You might have missed it in the global telecast, but attendees at the Major League Baseball (MLB) Tokyo Series opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs saw players introduced with accompanying visuals of Mega Pokémon. For example, the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Tommy Edman were introduced as Mega Garchomp (Gaburias in Japa...
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Flower and Asura #11 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #65 [rate]
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Ishura #11 [rate]
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The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime's 2nd Teaser Announces Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut
Takeo Ōtsuka, Shion Wakayama, Natsuko Abe star in GoHands anime
― The official website for the television anime of Brocco Lee's manga adaptation of Nekoko's The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System (Tsuihō Sareta Tensei Jū Kishi wa Game Chishiki de Musō Suru) light novel series posted the anime's main cast, staff, second teaser promotional video, and 2026 premiere on Wednesday. The anime ...
Your Forma Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, 9Lana's Ending Song
Koichi Yamadera, Tomokazu Sugita, Jun Fukuyama, Hisako Tōjō cast in April 2 series
― Anime distributor REMOW unveiled four more cast members and the second promotional video for the television anime of Mareho Kikuishi and Tsubata Nozaki's Your Forma science-fiction crime suspense light novel series on Wednesday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "NEO-LUDDITE" by artist 9Lana. The...
I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? Anime's 2nd Part Unveils More Cast, Ending Song
Mayu Sagara, Yurie Kozakai join anime's cast in 2nd part
― The official website for the television anime of Yakitomato and Kotatsu's I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? (NEET Kunoichi to Nazeka Dōsei Hajimemashita) manga revealed on Wednesday the new key visual, additional cast, and the April 5 premiere of the anime's second cours (quarter of a year). The anime's staff also revealed the new endi...
Let's Go Karaoke!/Captivated, by You Anime Reveals July Debut
Cast member Shinnosuke Tokudome, 1st promo video for Let's Go Karaoke! also revealed
― The staff for the television anime of Yama Wayama's Let's Go Karaoke! (Karaoke Iko!) manga and Captivated, by You (Muchū sa, Kimi ni.) manga revealed the first promotional video and new cast member for Let's Go Karaoke! on Wednesday. The video also announces both anime's July premiere. Shinnosuke Tokudome will voic...
King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Anime Film's Teaser Announces New Cast
Satsuki Nakayama voices new, mysterious character Ai Kannazuki
― 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, revealed its teaser trailer, story, and new cast member on Wednesday. The video also reveals and previews a new song titled "Lovepara! -Endless Love,Love-" performed by the SePTENTRION u...
Sung Hoo Park's Bullet/Bullet Anime Reveals Cast, July 16 Net Debut in Teaser
Marina Inoue voices anime's protagonist Gear
― Point Set revealed the main cast, key visual, teaser promotional video, and July 16 premiere of director Sung Hoo Park's original anime series Bullet/Bullet on Wednesday. The anime stars (Some character name romanizations are not confirmed): Top row in image above: Marina Inoue as Gear, a boy who works at a junk shop and runs a "theft business" to take b...
See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Casts Saori Hayami, Jun Fukuyama
Hayami, Fukuyama play classmate, social game character
― Kadokawa announced two more cast members for the television anime of Shinichirō Nariie's See You Tomorrow at the Food Court (Food Court de, Mata Ashita.) manga on Wednesday: Saori Hayami as Saitō, Wada's classmate who takes her time putting on makeup after arriving at school Jun Fukuyama as Duke Abel, a character from the social game Wada plays...
Yōhei Kameyama's Milky☆Highway CG Anime Short Gets Sequel in July
Momoko Terasawa, Anna Nagase star in Milky☆Subway sequel
― Animator Yōhei Kameyama announced Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express (Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway), a sequel to his Milky☆Highway CG anime short, on Wednesday. The sequel will debut on television and streaming in July. Kameyama streamed a trailer for the new anime: The sequel sees Chiharu and Makina doing community service after being t...
Crunchyroll Adds Sk8 the Infinity Extra Part OVA, Hiwou War Chronicles
4-part OVA shipped on Wednesday in Japan
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it is streaming the new original video anime (OVA) Sk8 the Infinity Extra Part worldwide excluding China and Japan. Crunchyroll also added BONES' 2000-2001 anime Hiwou War Chronicles for streaming worldwide excluding Japan. Aniplex of America streamed an English-subtitled version of the promotional video for Sk8 the Infi...
Fantasy Life i Switch Game Previews 17 Minutes of Gameplay
Game launches on May 21 for PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, Switch, PC via Steam
― Level-5 streamed an early 17-minute gameplay video for the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time game on Tuesday. The game will launch on May 21 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam. The game was initially slated for 2023, before getting a delay to last summer, and then it was ...
Black Butler Manga Returns From Hiatus on April 18
Series entered hiatus ahead of climax last June
― The April issue of Square Enix's G Fantasy magazine announced on Tuesday that Yana Toboso's Black Butler manga will return from its hiatus in the May issue on April 18. The series entered the hiatus in June 2024 for Toboso to conduct research and make preparations as the manga heads toward its climax. Toboso launched the manga in G Fantasy in 2006. Sq...
Live-Action Ya Boy Kongming! Film's New Clip Previews Utaha's Singing
Wednesday's Campanella member Utaha performs insert song "again and again" as shin
― The staff for Ya Boy Kongming! the Movie, the live-action film of Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Kōmei) manga, revealed a new clip from the film. The clip showcases the in-story character shin (played by Wednesday's Campanella member Utaha) performing the insert song "again and again." Singer-s...
A New Dawn Film Casts Miyu Irino, Takashi Okabe
Voices of male lead Keitarō's family in 1st feature by Makoto Shinkai's collaborator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
― The staff for A New Dawn (Hana Rokushō ga Akeru Hi ni), illustrator and director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's first feature film, revealed two new cast members on Wednesday. Miyu Irino (left) plays Sentarō Tatewaki, Keitarō's older brother and Kaoru's childhood friend, and Takashi Okabe (right) makes...
Pokémon Franchise Gets LEGOs in 2026
Gotta build 'em all!
― No series is safe from LEGO. Nintendo's franchises already have entered the blocky LEGO realm with sets based on Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda. Which video game juggernaut is still missing a LEGO set? None other than Pokémon! Luckily, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have it covered, as the companies announced on Tuesday that LE...
Tabekko Dōbutsu Anime Film Reveals Theme Song in Main Trailer Video
Travis Japan boy band performs "Would You Like One?" theme song
― The staff for the Tabekko Dōbutsu THE MOVIE film based on the Tabekko Dōbutsu brand of animal-shaped butter biscuits revealed the film's main trailer and visual on Tuesday. The video reveals and previews the theme song "Would You Like One?" by boy band Travis Japan. The film will open on May 1 at Shinjuku Wald 9, along with other theat...
Syu Yasaka's How Do I Get Together With My Childhood Friend? Manga Ends in 5th Volume
Girls' love comedy manga about childhood friends launched in 2022
― Takeshobo published the fifth and final compiled book volume of Syu Yasaka's How Do I Get Together With My Childhood Friend? (Dо̄shitara Osananajimi no Kanojo ni Naremasu ka!?) manga on February 17. The manga's final chapter was published on December 27. Seven Seas releases the manga physically and digitally, and it describes the sto...
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Manga Author Umiharu Launches New Bloodict Manga
Bloodict manga launches on April 18
― The April issue of Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine revealed on Tuesday that manga creator Umiharu will launch a new manga titled Bloodict (Blood-Addict) in the magazine's next issue on April 18. The manga will have a color opening page. The manga is set in a certain "eastern country," where the commerce and use of an illegal drug named UDL has spread wid...
Battlefield Waltz Game's Character Trailer Highlights Abel, Confirms April 8 Release
Game launches for Switch physically/digitally on April 8
― Idea Factory International streamed a new character trailer for Otomate's Battlefield Waltz (Senjō no Waltz) otome game visual novel on Tuesday, and it confirms the game's April 8 release date for Nintendo Switch. The video introduces the character Abel, voiced by Tomoaki Maeno. Upcoming character trailers will highlight Lustin on March 20, P...
Live-Action Dr. Ashura Series Reveals More Cast Members
Kosuke Suzuki, Atsuro Watabe, Nagisa Katahira, others join cast of April 16 series
― The staff for the live-action television series of Ryō Koshino's Dr. Ashura manga announced new cast members for the series on Sunday. The cast includes (top row, left to right):
Kosuke Suzuki as Matayoshi Kongō, the eccentric head of surgery
Atsuro Watabe as Makoto Tamon, Shura's former boss
Nagisa Katahira as Yuri ...
Manga Adaptation of Harunadon's Kōkyū Shakki-den Light Novels Listed to End in 3rd Volume
Sakumine launched manga adaptation in 2023
― Amazon is listing the third compiled book volume of Sakumine's Kōkyū Shakki-den: Imōto no Migawari o Shiteitara, Itsunomanika Kōtei ya shōgun ni Chōai Sareteimasu (The Legend of the Shakuhime of the Harem ~I Took the Place of My Sister, and I Suddenly Became the Emperor and General's Favorite) manga as its final volume, which will ship on May 7. The manga ...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Wins Game of the Year Award at Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, Famicom Detective Club also honored
― Square Enix's FFVII Rebirth game won the Game of the Year award at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Award 2024 on Monday, along with Best Game Developer, Scenario, Graphics, and the Best RPG Award. Maaya Sakamoto won the Best Voice Actor award for her role as Aerith Gainsborough in the game, while Tifa Lockhart won Best Character. Final F...
MAPPA Animates Ark: Lost Colony Game's Teaser Video
Video promotes first expansion pack for game
― The ARK: Survival Ascended game streamed a new animated teaser for the ARK: Lost Colony expansion on Monday, animated by MAPPA. The trailer includes the voices of Michelle Yeoh, Madeleine Madden, Auli'i Cravalho, and others. ARK Lost Colony is the first expansion pack for the ARK: Survival Ascended game. The developer says the game "bridges the gap from ...
Final Fantasy Franchise Crosses 200 Million Copies Sold Worldwide
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster game sells over 5 million copies
― The official X/Twitter account for the Final Fantasy game franchise announced on Friday that the franchise has crossed 200 million copies sold worldwide. The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster game series has sold over 5 million copies. The PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch release of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster game series launched in Ap...
Manga Plus Adds Simulpub of New Märchen Crown Manga by Oshi no Ko's Aka Akasaka
Akasaka, Aoi Kujira, Ajichika's new manga about Rapunzel debuted on Wednesday
― Shueisha's Manga Plus service began a simulpub of Aka Akasaka, Aoi Kujira, and Ajichika's new manga Märchen Crown on Tuesday. Akasaka (Oshi no Ko), is writing the story, Kujira (Geek Circle Crisis) is composing the series' story, and Record of Ragnarok artist Ajichika is drawing the series. The service describes the story...
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Novels 1-2 Review
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans gets more right than you might expect.
― Light novels and their adjacent media forms don't have a great track record when it comes to stories about teachers and students. You're much more likely to find works that play out the teacher/student romance fantasy or the hot school nurse daydream than anything more realistic. Even works focused on just the teac...
ARTFX J Vash the Stampede is Back in Black as a Kotobukiya US Online Exclusive!
Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation
with remodeled parts! ― Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation with remodeled parts! IMG 2_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_01.jpg IMG 3_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_02.jpg IMG 4_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_03.jpg IMG 5_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_04....
with remodeled parts! ― Vash the Stampede, the protagonist of TRIGUN STAMPEDE, returns as a color variation with remodeled parts! IMG 2_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_01.jpg IMG 3_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_02.jpg IMG 4_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_03.jpg IMG 5_pv272_artfxj_vash_tginblack_ts_ver_04....
Live-Action One Piece Series Wins 2 Children's & Family Emmy Awards
Series wins Outstanding Original Song, Stunt Coordination
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action season of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga confirmed on Monday that the series has two won awards for "Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program" and "Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Live Program" at The 3rd Annual Children's & Family Emmy Awards on Saturday. The se...
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Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister #23 [rate]
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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Streams 9 Minute Clip With Both English/Japanese Dubs
Film debuts digitally in U.S. on Tuesday
― Warner Bros. began streaming on Tuesday a nine minute clip of Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, its new Batman Ninja CG anime film, in both English and Japanese with English subtitles (English dub starts at beginning of video, Japanese dub starts at about 8:51 below): The film premieres digitally in the U.S. on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, ...
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Unnamed Memory Act.2 #23 [rate]
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A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! #23 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - In Defense of Carl Macek's Robotech
Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it.
― Coop and Steve discuss Carl Macek's contributions to anime as Western fans know it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Robotech and Akira are streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Mumei no Jinsei Film's Trailer Announces 10 More Cast Members
"Lawless Love" indie animator Ryuya Suzuki's 1st feature is produced by ON-GAKU: Our Sound's Kenji Iwaisawa
― The official website for Mumei no Jinsei (Nameless Life), the first feature anime film from independent anime director Ryuya Suzuki, posted the film's full trailer on Tuesday. The trailer features the film's main visual and announces 10 more members of the main cast: The cast members (compose...
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members
Yukina Shutō, Hisako Tōjō, Naoya Uchida, Mika Kanai, Kokoro Omori cast in October series
― The staff for the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series revealed five more cast members and the anime's second visual on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Yukina Shutō as Aries Hisako Tōjō as Libra Naoya Uchida as Aigokeros Mika Kanai as Parthenos K...
Laid-Back Camp Creator Afro's mono Anime Debuts on April 12
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The staff for the anime of Afro's mono four-panel manga announced on Monday the anime's April 12 premiere on the Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, and AT-X channels at 24:00 JST (effectively, April 13 at 12 midnight or April 12 at 11:00 a.m. EDT). The anime will also stream simultaneously on the Abema and d Anime Store streaming services in Japan. MBS and Yamanashi Broadcasting System will al...
New Cat's Eye Anime Unveils Teaser, Cast, Staff, September Debut
Mikako Komatsu, Ami Koshimizu, Yumiri Hanamori star in Liden Films anime
― Disney+ Japan revealed the main cast, staff, teaser trailer, and September premiere (exclusively on Disney+'s "Star" brand in Japan) for the new anime of Tsukasa Hōjō's Cat's Eye manga on Tuesday. Disney+ also revealed the anime's two teaser visuals: The anime stars: Mikako Komatsu as Hitomi Kisugi
Ami Koshimizu as Rui Kisugi
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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! TV Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, July Debut
Shunsuke Takeuchi, Marika Tachibana star in OLM Team Yoshioka 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 main cast, staff, and July premiere in its teaser promotional video on Tuesday. The anime will star: Shunsuke Takeuchi as Dennis Marika Tachibana as Atelier Jōji...
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime's Teaser Announces More Cast, Staff, July Debut
Kaori Maeda, Kanon Takao join cast of Maho Film anime
― Happinet unveiled a teaser promotional video and key visual for the television anime of Fehu Kazuno's Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra: Hametsu no Bunmei de Hajimeru Sekai Seifuku) isekai fantasy light novel series on Tuesday. The teaser reveals more cast members, the s...
The Dinner Table Detective Anime Adds Kunitachi City Mascots
Yui Horie, Satoshi Nakao, Taichi Takeda, Kōsuke Echigoya voice mascots as part of anime's collaboration
― The official website for the television anime of Tokuya Higashigawa's The Dinner Table Detective (Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de) novel series announced on Monday its collaboration with the city of Kunitachi, which is the setting of the story. As part of the collaboration, the city's real-life masc...
Producer: Mamoru Oshii's 'Ghost in the Shell 3' Idea Can't Be Made Until 2nd Film Breaks Even
Production I.G co-founder Mitsuhisa Ishikawa: Oshii's idea ties into Innocence
― Production I.G co-founder and producer Mitsuhisa Ishikawa spoke about the hypothetical "Ghost in the Shell 3" film concept during the showing of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence at the Niigata International Animation Film Festival on Saturday. Near the end of his talk, Ishikawa stated a sequel to Innocence could be made ...