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Japan's Anime Revolution! Twenty Animated Films That Changed The World Book Review
Author Jonathan Clements takes us on an entertaining, in-depth tour through anime movie history.
― Japan's Anime Revolution! is a very good book by Jonathan Clements, one of the most respected English-language authorities on anime. It's worth saying that right off, as this book is saddled with an issue that might deter readers from picking it up in the first place. The cover, by all appearances, is A...
This Week in Anime - Under the Digital Big Top
Step right up, step right up! Lucas and Coop explore the phenomenon that is The Amazing Digital Circus.
― Step right up, step right up! Lucas and Coop explore the phenomenon that is The Amazing Digital Circus. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Lucas Coop, the mandate of heaven is shifting! While much of the entertainment landscape has catered to Baby Boomers and Gen Xers over the past h...
ANN at Anime Expo 2026
Come see us at our panels, events and booth. Full schedule inside.
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Where is Anime News Network at Anime Expo 2026? Thursday, July 2 News Exclusive: Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases Sekai Project to Release Jewelry Hearts Academia Visual Novel in West Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Anime's Trailer Unveils January 2027 Debut Manga Mavericks Licenses Motion...
Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Film Review
The cost of winning the video game was the player's time; in Sekiro: No Defeat winning comes with a more pronounced psychological burden.
― Rhythm is arguably the most important thing about the video game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In the 2019 action game from the acclaimed From Software studios, each fight is decided by how well the player can adjust to the right timing of parrying and striking. Eit...
Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Volumes 1-12 Manga Review
Although it’s a bright and breezy magical girl manga with an adorable cast and plenty of fun, flashy battles, at its heart, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. is a pointed criticism of dehumanizing mega-corporate culture.
― The dispiriting search for meaningful (or even merely paid) work is a depressing experience common to almost every twenty-something college graduate. Today's job market chews up and s...
Relive Classic Arcade Fun At The Taito Play Base!
Are you a fan of video games? What about the classic experience of visiting your local arcade, and playing a few rounds of the new game with your friends? Well, Taito is here to provide that experience at Anime Expo!
― Are you a fan of video games? What about the classic video game experience of visiting your local arcade, chilling out with your friends and playing a few rounds at the new game cabin...
Marriage Toxin TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2027
2nd season announced at final episode of 1st season on Wednesday
― The final episode of the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga revealed on Wednesday that the anime will have a second season that will debut in 2027. The staff began streaming an announcement promotional video: The anime debuted on April 7. The anime aired on Tuesdays on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's n...
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Game Review
If you've already played Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition before, you won't experience anything new here. But if it's your first time on this rodeo or you want to take the game on the go, hop in and enjoy the ride.
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It's been a few years since the release of one of the best character action games in the past decade, Devil May Cry 5, and now it's finally here on Nintendo Switch 2 in the Devil Hunter ...
This Week in Anime - Attack of the 50 Foot Women
There's just something about a woman who could squish you. Sylvia and Chris run down (up?) some of the giantesses of anime.
― There's just something about a woman who could squish you. Sylvia and Chris run down (up?) some of the giantesses of anime. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
Pragmata Game Review
I welcome any high-budget, high-production value, mostly linear experience with a clear story to tell that clocks out right on time.
― Pragmata is a game that, despite my best efforts and the quality on offer, I never could get into the groove with. Nonetheless, it's a beautiful game that makes a lot of noble attempts at novel design. First, the priors. Pragmata is a third-person action game with som...
This Week in Mobile Games - SSSS.Sonic, Summer, Sandrone, and Superheroes
The celebration of Sonic's birthday continues as Josh looks at the blue blur's mobile offerings!
― Greetings, and welcome once again to the column! I've spent much of my mobile game-playing time catching up with Fate/Grand Order's Cosmos in the Lostbelt storyline, specifically clearing the Lostbelt No. 7, Nahui Mictlan chapter, as beating it and the subsequent opening stage of the Ordeal Call campaig...
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The Ramparts of Ice Anime Gets 2nd Season in October
Announced after episode 14 on Friday
― The 14th episode from the television anime of Kōcha Agasawa's The Ramparts of Ice (Koori no Jyōheki or Ice Castle Wall) manga ended on Friday with an announcement that the second season will premiere on October 1. The new season will again air on Thursdays at 11:56 p.m. (10:56 a.m. EDT) on TBS and 27 affiliated channels. The manga centers on Koyuki Hikawa, an al...
Sony Ends Physical Disc Production for PlayStation Consoles
Physical discs end production in January 2028; PS Store closes on PS3/PS Vita
― Sony announced on Thursday that it is ending physical game disc production for all new games on PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028. All new game releases starting in that month will be digital only. This does not affect games that have already been released or that will ship prior to January 2028 as discs. The ...
Hidenori Yamaji's Soara and the House of Monsters Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
Ikumi Hasegawa, Ayumu Murase star in FelixFilm anime
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday the television anime adaptation of Hidenori Yamaji's Soara and the House of Monsters (Soara to Mamono no Ie, the anime uses the English title Soara and Monster's House) manga, and revealed the anime's ultra teaser promotional video, ultra teaser visual, main cast and staff members, and its 2027 premiere. Yamaji als...
Marriage Toxin TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2027
2nd season announced at final episode of 1st season on Wednesday
― The final episode of the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga revealed on Wednesday that the anime will have a second season that will debut in 2027. The staff began streaming an announcement promotional video: The anime debuted on April 7. The anime aired on Tuesdays on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's n...
The Bugle Call: Song of War Fantasy War Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
Gundam Build Fighters Try's Shinya Watada directs anime at CyberAgent's CA Soa studio
― CyberAgent announced on Tuesday that its CA Soa anime studio is producing a television anime adaptation of Mozuku Sora and Higoro Tōmori's The Bugle Call: Song of War (Sensō Kyōshitsu) manga that will premiere in 2027. CyberAgent unveiled a teaser trailer and visual for the anime. Shinya Watada (Rock is a Lady's M...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Gets 2nd Season
Crunchyroll will stream 2nd season
― The staff for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced on Monday that the series is getting a second season. Crunchyroll revealed that it will stream the second season. The staff unveiled an endcard image: The manga's story centers on Coco, a girl who lives in a little village, and who has always dreamed of becoming a wizard. Bu...
Mahjong Pros Licenses Golden Sakura, Maetel of the Glassy Sea Manga
Both manga launch in English physically/digitally in November 2026
― Mahjong set company Mahjong Pros' Mahjong Pros Publishing imprint announced at Anime Expo on Thursday it has licensed the following manga: Title: Golden Sakura
Creators: Sayaka Okada (story), Kazuo Maekawa (art)
Release: November 2026 (physical/digital)
Summary: Broke, betrayed, and buried under $50,000 of debt, failed pro Mahjong P...
Defying Kurosaki-kun Manga Gets New Live-Action Series
Manga ended in October 2021, previously inspired live-action film in January 2016
― Kodansha announced on Friday that Makino's Defying Kurosaki-kun (Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai) manga is inspiring a new live-action series adaptation that will debut on Fuji TV on Demand. The announcement did not mention any further details about the series.Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga dig...
Aikatsu Stars! Gets 10th Anniversary Film in Spring 2027
Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshiboshi no Progress~ film reunites main staff from TV anime
― Bandai Namco Pictures announced on Friday that the Aikatsu Stars! anime will have a new anime film titled Aikatsu Stars!: Hoshiboshi no Progress (The Progress of the Stars) that will open in early spring 2027. The film celebrates the anime's 10th anniversary (the anime premiered in April 2016). The Aikatsu Stars! anime ...
BluPetal Reveals 2 Licenses, Gush Comics English Marketing, Digital Platform Launch
BluPetal licenses Masashi Kumamoto's Last Heaven, Raika Suzumi's The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk
― English manga publisher BluPetal announced at its panel at Anime Expo on Thursday that it has licensed Masashi Kumamoto's Last Heaven manga, and Raika Suzumi's The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk manga. Both titles will release in both print and digitally in early 2027.BluPetal also announced ...
Ink Pop Licenses noho's My Neighbor Yokai Manga
Manga about town where humans, yokai live together inspired anime in April 2024
― Ink Pop, the manga/manhwa/webcomics imprint for kids and teens from Penguin Random House, announced at Anime Expo on Thursday that it will release noho's My Neighbor Yokai (Tonari no Yōkai-san) manga in English starting in spring 2027 in paperback and jacketed hardcover. Ink Pop describes the series: Yokai, Japanese cre...
BluPetal to Release Animate International BL Titles Exclusively
Initial titles planned for release include Mask Danshi, Kabukicho Bad Trip, "Tashiro-kun, Why're You Like This?"
― English manga publisher BluPetal announced at its panel at Anime Expo on Thursday that it now has an agreement with Animate International to be the sole agent and subdistributor for English-language editions of titles published by Animate International in worldwide English-language marke...
Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi Anime's Trailer Unveils August 5 Debut
Ghost in the Shell's Production I.G animates expansion of Star Wars: Visions short
― The "First Look | Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi" panel at Anime Expo presented a new trailer for Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, the limited anime series spinoff from the Star Wars: Visions project, on Thursday. The trailer announces the series' August 5 premiere on Disney+ and Hulu. (The...
Crunchyroll to Screen Akira Anime Film in U.S., Canada in 4K, IMAX on September 4
Screening will have both English-subtitled version, English-dubbed version
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday it and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira anime film in select theaters in the United States and Canada in 4K and IMAX on September 4. The release will be available both in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub. Crunchyroll describes the anime:...
To You in the Beyond Anime Film Casts Naohito Fujiki
Fujiki plays homeroom teacher Nishina in October 9 film
― The official website for To You in the Beyond, the anime film of Akiko Abe's Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e novel, revealed on Friday that Naohito Fujiki joins the film's cast as Nishina, Kazuki Tsukigase's homeroom teacher who watches over him. Previously announced cast members include: Hiiro Ishibashi as the protagonist Kazuki Tsukiga...
Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Anime Reveals Cast Members for Oni Brigade
Gakuto Kajiwara, Kentarō Kumagai, Ryūho Nagaoka, Tomohiro Ōno, 4 more join cast
― The staff of the Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc television anime based on Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga revealed a new visual and cast members for the anime on Thursday. All the new cast members play characters from the Oni Brigade. Gakuto Kajiwara as Hayate Todoroki, the general of the...
Grow Up Show -Sunflower Circus- Anime's English Trailer Reveals Cast, Same-Day English Dub
Lizzie Freeman, Cristina Vee, more star in simuldub on Crunchyroll on July 4
― Aniplex of America unveiled during its panel at Anime Expo on Thursday an English-dubbed trailer for Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio's original anime project Grow Up Show -Sunflower Circus- (Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan). The company also revealed the cast and same-day English dub format on Crunchyrol...
Eleceed TV Anime Reveals Main Cast in 1st Promo Video
Junya Enoki, Tasuku Hatanaka, more star in anime debuting in beginning of 2027
― Amuse Creative Studio revealed on Friday the main voice cast and first promotional video for the television anime adaptation of author Jeho Son and artist ZHENA webtoon series ELECEED. The anime will star: Junya Enoki as Jiwoo Seo (listed as Yuu Kazahaya in the above promo video), a reeserved young man who avoids involve...
Kodansha USA Announces Print Releases for Phoenix, Witch Hat Atelier: Special Stories, Historié, Fatale Game, More Manga
Also: The Chronicles of Leënde, The Serenade of Spring Thunder, Myther, more
― Kodansha USA Publishing announced during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday new print releases for spring 2026: Title: Fatale Game
Author: Baan
Summary: “If it means that I can read your work again, I'll even chase you to the ends of the earth.” Seri Tainaka, writing under the pen name Nanakusa, is a mid-career manga artist ...
My Anime 3.0 Beta Released
ANN is happy to announce the first public release of My Anime 3.0 Beta. We would love your feedback on what we've built so far, as well as suggestions for new features we should add.
― First released in early 2003, My Anime was the first anime tracking service (we think). While My Anime was largely a "one and done" project, My Anime 3.0 will see significant continued improvement over the coming month...
Manga Mavericks Licenses Motionless, The Sword of Paros, Hero Company Manga
All 3 manga launch in English in 1st half of 2027
― Manga Mavericks Books announced during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday that it has licensed the following three manga for release in 2027. Title: Motionless
Creator: Quick Obake
Release: February 2027 (physical/digital)
Summary: Make merriment, myth, and more while motionless. Illustrated by Quick Obake, known in Japan as the mangaka who pioneered ...
All the News and Reviews from Anime Expo 2026
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Where is Anime News Network at Anime Expo 2026? Thursday, July 2 News Exclusive: Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases Sekai Project to Release Jewelry Hearts Academia Visual Novel in West Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Anime's Trailer Unveils January 2027 Debut Manga Mavericks Licenses Motionle...
AX 2026: Takushi Koide Keeps the '90s Alive with Goodbye, Lara's Thick Lines, Hand-Drawn Animation
Goodbye, Lara is five years in the making. Just fleshing out the original concept took about two years, followed by a long period of shopping the proposal around to several studios.
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Art and storytelling, like many things in life, tend to follow trends, whether it's aesthetics, story concepts, or even technology. In anime, the industry has almost entirely moved towards digitally assisted animation,...
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Anime's Trailer Unveils January 2027 Debut
Season to cover Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc
― Aniplex presented a new trailer for Mashle: Magic and Muscles - Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc, the third season based on Hajime Kōmoto's Mashle: Magic and Muscles manga, during its industry panel at Anime Expo on Thursday. The trailer announces the season's January 2027 premiere. Returning cast members include: Chia...
Maebashi Witches Emoemories: Blooming Witches Compilation Film Opens in Japan on October 23
Film's theme song written by comedian Yūki Iwai, returning main staff members also revealed
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Friday that Gekijōban Maebashi Witches: Majo Minarai no Emoemories (Maebashi Witches Emoemories: Blooming Witches), the compilation film for the Maebashi Witches original television anime, will open in Japan on October 23. The company also revealed the returning staff membe...
Sekai Project to Release Jewelry Hearts Academia Visual Novel in West
Also: demo for Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka, Grisaia merch collaboration with Frontwing
― Sekai Project announced during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday that it will release Cabbage Soft's Jewelry Hearts Academia visual novel in the West in 2026. The company also revealed a demo for feng's Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka game, which it had announced the release for in 2021 when it acquired feng's entire library....
The Apothecary Diaries Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Title, Cast, December 11 Opening
Mariya Ise joins cast for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Bо̄hi no Hihо̄ film
― The official website for the anime based on Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series began streaming on Friday a trailer for the upcoming film. The video reveals the title Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Bо̄hi no Hihо̄ (The Apothecary Diaries: The Deceased Empress' Treasure), cast, ...
Exclusive: Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases
My Classmate James, Final Fantasy XIV: Me and the Cornservant, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Dear Destiny
― Square Enix Manga & Books announced during its panel on Thursday at Anime Expo the following eight manga and two book releases: Title: Not Quite Love manga
Author: Daisuke Hagiwara
Release: April 2027
Description: In a twist of fate, high schooler Umi Sayama finds herself moving in with the Hiroi ...
The Ramparts of Ice Anime Gets 2nd Season in October
Announced after episode 14 on Friday
― The 14th episode from the television anime of Kōcha Agasawa's The Ramparts of Ice (Koori no Jyōheki or Ice Castle Wall) manga ended on Friday with an announcement that the second season will premiere on October 1. The new season will again air on Thursdays at 11:56 p.m. (10:56 a.m. EDT) on TBS and 27 affiliated channels. The manga centers on Koyuki Hikawa, an al...
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Kaiju Girl Caramelise #1 [rate]
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Japan's Anime Revolution! Twenty Animated Films That Changed The World Book Review
Author Jonathan Clements takes us on an entertaining, in-depth tour through anime movie history.
― Japan's Anime Revolution! is a very good book by Jonathan Clements, one of the most respected English-language authorities on anime. It's worth saying that right off, as this book is saddled with an issue that might deter readers from picking it up in the first place. The cover, by all appearances, is A...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 15-21
The Adventures of Elliot Switch 2 version debuts at #3, PS5 version at #4
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 34,957 1,382,027 2NSw Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 Konami June 11 28,409 129,385 3NSw 2 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Square Enix June 18 23,674 23,674 4PS5 The Adventu...
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From Overshadowed to Overpowered #2 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 15-21
Mai Mai Miracle earns 0.6% rating
― Sunao Katabuchi and Madhouse's Mai Mai Miracle anime film aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, June 20 at 3:25 p.m. and earned a 0.6% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV June 21 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.6 Detective Conan NTV June 20 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.4 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV June 21 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 4.8 Doraemo...
This Week in Anime - Under the Digital Big Top
Step right up, step right up! Lucas and Coop explore the phenomenon that is The Amazing Digital Circus.
― Step right up, step right up! Lucas and Coop explore the phenomenon that is The Amazing Digital Circus. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Lucas Coop, the mandate of heaven is shifting! While much of the entertainment landscape has catered to Baby Boomers and Gen Xers over the past h...
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20th Anniversary Sgt. Frog Film Opens at #4, 2026 Anpanman Film at #5
Live-action The Samurai and the Prisoner drops to #3
― Kiyoshi Kurosawa's live-action film adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurōjō) samurai historical mystery novel dropped from #2 to #3 in its second weekend. The film sold 108,000 tickets and earned 151,785,820 yen (about US$933,800) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 440,000 tickets and earned a cumu...
Monogatari Off & Monster Season Anime's New Episode Debuts in Winter
New episode is titled "Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre"
― Aniplex revealed a new visual and the winter 2026 broadcast for the upcoming "Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre" episode of the MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season anime on Thursday. Franchise veteran Akiyuki Simbo is again serving as chief director and Midori Yoshizawa is directing the new episode at SHAFT. Fuyashi Tou returns to oversee the series s...
Koei Tecmo's Attack on Titan 3 Game Reveals Winter Release in Gameplay Video
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam
― Koei Tecmo America announced in a new trailer for its Attack on Titan 3 game on Wednesday the game will debut this winter. Mappa will produce the opening sequence, which the game will add in a later update. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It will feature support for Japanese, Englis...
Street Fighter 6 Game Introduces 'Yasmine Arrives! Fighting Pass' in Video
Character joins Year 4 Character Pass on August 3
― The official Street Fighter YouTube channel streamed a new video on Wednesday for DLC character Yasmine's "Yasmine Arrives! Fighting Pass" and the other bonuses included in the pass. The pass includes a new ex color for Juri, a new ex color for Chun-Li, Challenger Screen Illustrations for Jamie and Sagat, the "Pirate Ship Higemaru" mini-game, new av...
AI Animation Company Puri Prince Announces Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~ Short Anime
Hina Yomiya, Tomokazu Sugita, more star in anime based on noriyang's web novel Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte
― Tokyo-based AI animation company Puri Prince announced on Thursday the second installment of its anime project titled Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte ~Dead Man's Hand~ (Cyber-Chair Detective Charlotte: Dead Man's Hand), a short anime series based on noriyang's web novel Dennō Isu Tantei Charlotte, a...
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Patlabor the Case Files Game's 3rd Trailer Highlights 3 Primary Modes
Game launches for PS5, PC via Steam this summer
― Good Smile Company started streaming the third trailer for it and developer Chime Corporation's Patlabor the Case Files, a new 3D action game based on the Patlabor franchise, on Wednesday. The new video previews the game's three primary modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode. The company will showcase the game's latest trailer a...
Persona 4 Revival Game Introduces Characters in New Trailer
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, PC via Steam on February 18
― Atlus revealed a trailer for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, on Tuesday introducing the characters. The remake will feature a new English voice cast. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. The game is availabl...
Mebius Dust Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members
Kanon Amane, Kensho Uesugi, Shōta Hayama, Kō Bonkobara, Genta Nakamura join cast of July 9 series
― The official website for Mebius Dust, Dōga Kōbō's original television anime based on Hajime Shinagawa's story of the same title, revealed five new cast members on Thursday. Additional cast members for the dangerous and trouble-making group Diabolic Ghost are:Kanon Amane as Sora, the group's younger sis...
Akiko Okuda's 'Rusuban' Short Manga Inspires Short Anime Film on August 1
Kenji Iwaisawa's ROCK'N ROLL MOUNTAIN studio animates short
― Kenji Iwaisawa's ROCK'N ROLL MOUNTAIN (100 Meters, ON-GAKU: Our Sound) animation studio announced on Thursday that it is producing a short anime adaptation of Akiko Okuda's "Rusuban" (House-Sitting) short manga. The short anime will screen for one week at the K's Cinema in Shinjuku, Tokyo beginning on August 1 alongside a screening of Iwai...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Moves Release Date Forward to September 4
Game was previously set to debut on September 25
― Capcom revealed on the official X/Twitter account for its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game on Thursday it will now release the game three weeks earlier on September 4. The game was previously slated to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Switch on September 25.We are delighted to bring Onimusha: Way of the Sword to you earlier...
Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 Results Announced
Pompompurin reigns supreme for 2nd year in a row
― Popular character brand Sanrio announced the result for its Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 on Sunday. Pompompurin took the top place for the second year in a row with four-time winner Cinnamoroll staying at second place. Pochacco also maintained third place for the second year in a row. Sanrio notes 70,647,379 votes were cast this year. Pompompurin ek...
Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Project Reveals Staff of Mecha Anime Veterans
Masashi Ikeda, Tōru Yoshida direct anime with Ryōsuke Takahashi overseeing series scripts
― ZAN, artist Yoshitaka Amano's anime project based on his DEVA ZAN art, announced its staff on Thursday. The project feature several mecha anime veterans, including Ryōsuke Takahashi, Masashi Ikeda, Tōru Yoshida, and Moriyasu Taniguchi, and Kunio Ōkawara — all of whom worked together on Armored Trooper Votoms, ...
Witch and Hound Fantasy Light Novels Get TV Anime
Hypnosis Mic anime film's Takanori Tsujimoto directs anime at TriF Studio
― Pony Canyon announced on Thursday that Kamitsuki Rainy's Witch and Hound (Majo to Ryōken) light novel series is inspiring a television anime. The anime's official website unveiled a teaser promotional video, which announces the anime's staff, as well as a teaser visual. Takanori Tsujimoto (Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- I...
ANN at Anime Expo 2026
Come see us at our panels, events and booth. Full schedule inside.
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Where is Anime News Network at Anime Expo 2026? Thursday, July 2 News Exclusive: Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases Sekai Project to Release Jewelry Hearts Academia Visual Novel in West Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Anime's Trailer Unveils January 2027 Debut Manga Mavericks Licenses Motion...
'My Maid, Miss Kishi' Author Kano Kashiwagi Launches New Manga
Zureta Kaishaku no Bokura manga launches on July 8
― This year's 31st issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine revealed on Wednesday that Kano Kashiwagi will launch a new manga titled Zureta Kaishaku no Bokura (Our Misunderstandings) in the magazine's next issue on July 8. The manga will have a 45 page first chapter and will have a color opening page. The magazine describes the manga as a "comedy o...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 28-July 4
Dr. Stone Science Future, Patlabor anime; Geniearth, Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! manga ship
― The weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will be off for the week of July 7-13 and will return in mid-July. Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Dr. Stone Science Future Part 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$79.98 June 30 I Don't Like You At All, Big Brother!! ...
Black Torch TV Anime Reveals Same-Day English Dub, Cast
AJ Beckles, Ben Balmaceda, Ben Diskin, Erin Yvette, more star in English dub on Saturday
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream a same-day English dub for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga, starting on Saturday. The English cast includes: AJ Beckles as Jiro Azuma
Ben Balmaceda as Toshimasa Azuma
Ben Diskin as Amagi/Crow
Erin Yvette as Ichika Kishimojin
Keit...
Spirited Away Stage Play Announces World Tour for 2026-2028
Tour stops include Toronto, Los Angeles, London, Taipei, Tokyo
― The official website for the stage play of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away anime film announced an international tour with stops in Toronto, Los Angeles, London, Taipei, and Tokyo. The tour dates are as follows: Princess of Wales Theatre - Toronto, Canada: May 6-August 15, 2027
Ahmanson Theatre - Los Angeles, California...
Tezuka Osamu no Sensō Live-Action Special Reveals Trailer, New Cast, August 12 Debut
Tetsushi Tanaka, Taiiku Okazaki, Maru Nouchi, Natsu Kuno, Kento Yamada join cast
― NHK revealed on Wednesday the trailer, additional cast members, and August 12 debut for Tezuka Osamu no Sensō (Osamu Tezuka's War), a live-action television special based on manga pioneer Osamu Tezuka's autobiographical manga short "Paper Fortress" ("Kami no Toride"). ダブル主演 高良健吾 原田琥之佑特集ドラマ【#手塚治虫の戦争】＼新キャスト発表／主演のお二人に加え、新...
Remow's 'It's Anime' Streams My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime on YouTube
Anime premieres on July 8
― Anime distributor Remow's "It's Anime" free anime YouTube channel announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that it will stream the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.) outside of Asia. T...
HIDIVE to Stream English Dubs for The World Is Dancing, The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World, The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie Anime
Dubs for Hell Mode season 2, Yowayowa Sensei also stream
― HIDIVE announced on Wednesday it will release English dubs for The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie compilation film, the television anime of The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World, and the television anime of The World Is Dancing. The release schedule for English dubs is as follows:
Yowayowa Sensei - June 24 (already p...
Mobile Suit Gundam Eight Manga Gets 'Special Promo Video'
Eureka Seven's Tomoki Kyoda directs video at Raging Bull
― The August issue of Kadokawa's Gundam Ace magazine revealed on June 26 that Hajime Kamoshida and Shuei Takagi's Mobile Suit Gundam Eight manga will receive a "special promotional video." Tomoki Kyoda (Eureka Seven, Halo Legends "Protoype," EUREKA SEVEN AO) will direct the video at Raging Bull.The manga is set in Earth, in an all-new setting c...
2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film Casts Game Streamer Retort
Retort voices Yōkai Dashimaki Umpire in July 31 film
― The official website for Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon (Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation), the 33rd 2D anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, announced on Wednesday that Japanese game streamer Retort will join the film's cast as Yōkai Dashimaki Shinpan (Rolled Omelette Umpire). Yōk...
Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Film Review
The cost of winning the video game was the player's time; in Sekiro: No Defeat winning comes with a more pronounced psychological burden.
― Rhythm is arguably the most important thing about the video game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In the 2019 action game from the acclaimed From Software studios, each fight is decided by how well the player can adjust to the right timing of parrying and striking. Eit...
Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Volumes 1-12 Manga Review
Although it’s a bright and breezy magical girl manga with an adorable cast and plenty of fun, flashy battles, at its heart, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. is a pointed criticism of dehumanizing mega-corporate culture.
― The dispiriting search for meaningful (or even merely paid) work is a depressing experience common to almost every twenty-something college graduate. Today's job market chews up and s...
Shueisha Games Announces Wild Wild Eden Open-World Survival Crafting RPG for Steam
Game launches for early access on Steam in spring 2027
― Shueisha Games and developer Magnus Games Studio revealed on Wednesday the new open-world survival crafting role-playing game Wild Wild Eden, which will launch for early access on Steam in spring 2027. Shueisha Games also started streaming the game's official trailer and gameplay trailer. Official TrailerThe gameplay trailer highlights explorat...
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Naruto Series Gets Non-Verbal Live Show
Ninja Show Naruto runs in Kyoto from February-June 2027
― Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto series is inspiring a non-verbal live show Ninja Show Naruto at Minamiza Theatre in Kyoto from February-June 2027. The non-verbal show features physical performances, such as acrobatics and aerial stunts, combined with technology. The show stars: Yuri Takahashi/Ryūma Aoi as Naruto REI as Sasuke Yui Oikawa as Sakura H...
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Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! #2 [rate]
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Sony Ends Physical Disc Production for PlayStation Consoles
Physical discs end production in January 2028; PS Store closes on PS3/PS Vita
― Sony announced on Thursday that it is ending physical game disc production for all new games on PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028. All new game releases starting in that month will be digital only. This does not affect games that have already been released or that will ship prior to January 2028 as discs. The ...
Relive Classic Arcade Fun At The Taito Play Base!
Are you a fan of video games? What about the classic experience of visiting your local arcade, and playing a few rounds of the new game with your friends? Well, Taito is here to provide that experience at Anime Expo!
― Are you a fan of video games? What about the classic video game experience of visiting your local arcade, chilling out with your friends and playing a few rounds at the new game cabin...
MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ SEASON FINALE
Marriagetoxin might not be the strongest show of either of its genres this season, but Gero's quest for a bride offered enough good time that I'm up for seeing more of any new bachelorettes or assassins he'll meet along the way.
Madhouse Reveals 'ghost' Original Anime Film's Teaser, Full Title, February 11, 2027 Debut
ghost – end of night film also reveals song artists hitsujibungaku, manga adaptation launching on August 4
― The official website for Madhouse's new theatrical anime project, tentatively titled ghost, opened on Wednesday and revealed the film's official title ghost – end of night (ghost/yoru no hate), early teaser trailer, first key visual, musical composer, and February 11, 2027 opening in Japan. Th...
Hidenori Yamaji's Soara and the House of Monsters Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
Ikumi Hasegawa, Ayumu Murase star in FelixFilm anime
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday the television anime adaptation of Hidenori Yamaji's Soara and the House of Monsters (Soara to Mamono no Ie, the anime uses the English title Soara and Monster's House) manga, and revealed the anime's ultra teaser promotional video, ultra teaser visual, main cast and staff members, and its 2027 premiere. Yamaji als...
Shueisha's Contract for Manga of Marvel Characters Ends on September 30
Shueisha to cease publishing 5 manga titles based on Marvel Comics characters
― Shueisha announced on Wednesday that its contract with Walt Disney Japan to publish manga adaptations of Marvel Comics characters will end on September 30. Shueisha will begin removing the below manga titles from digital storefronts gradually from September 28 to 30, and is ceasing the sales of the same manga titles in ph...
Saga of Tanya the Evil II Anime's 2nd Trailer Previews Theme Songs, Reveals New Cast Member
Eiji Hanawa joins cast of July 8 anime
― Kadokawa revealed on Wednesday the second main promotional video and a new cast member for Saga of Tanya the Evil II (Yōjo Senki II), the second season based on author Carlo Zen and illustrato Shinobu Shinotsuki's light novel series. The video previews the previously announced opening theme song "Why? RED induction" by MYTH&ROID, and the ending theme song "Wei...
Marriage Toxin TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2027
2nd season announced at final episode of 1st season on Wednesday
― The final episode of the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga revealed on Wednesday that the anime will have a second season that will debut in 2027. The staff began streaming an announcement promotional video: The anime debuted on April 7. The anime aired on Tuesdays on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's n...
Hideo Yamamoto Launches New Suiken Japan Manga
Suiken Japan debuts on July 6
― This year's 31st issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine announced on Monday that Hideo Yamamoto will debut a new series titled Suiken Japan (Drunken Fist Japan) in the next issue on July 6 The magazine teases the series with the tagline "This old man is unstoppable when he drinks."Yamamoto ended the Hikari-Man manga in June 2020. Yamamoto launched the manga i...
Writer Ichiha Hiiragi, Artist mimita Launch New Manga on July 15
Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu! manga follows high school girl who turns into her idol's guardian spirit
― Shogakukan's Manga ONE service announced on Tuesday that writer Ichiha Hiiragi and artist mimita will launch a new manga titled Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu! (I'll Be Kanade-kun's Guardian Spirit!) on July 15. Hiiragi also revealed the new manga on their X (formerly Twitter) account, and sta...
Hima-Ten! Manga Ends
Series debuted in July 2024
― This year's 31st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Genki Ono's Hima-Ten! manga on Monday. Viz publishes the series in English and describes the story: Follow the romances of part-time house cleaner, full-time student, Iemori and high school CEO Himari in this romantic comedy. Ono launched the series in Shueisha's Weekly Shone...
Actor Michael Byrne Dies at 82
Actor played Elder in live-action Blood: The Last Vampire film
― British actor Michael Byrne died on June 20 at the age of 82. The actor played the role of an Elder in the 2009 live-action Blood: The Last Vampire film. Byrne has had a prolific career in film spanning from 1963 to 2022, including notable roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 as Grindelwald, Gangs of New York as Horac...
Liar Liar Manga Ends in Next Chapter on July 27
Funa Yukina's manga adaptation of Haruki Kuō's light novels launched in 2019
― The August issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Alive magazine revealed on Friday that Funa Yukina's Liar Liar manga, the adaptation of Haruki Kuō's light novel series of the same title, will end in the magazine's next issue on July 27. Yen Press releases the manga in English and describes the story:
The duel to determine the...
Virtua Fighter Crossroads Game Streams Character Overview Trailer
Game launches in 2027
― Sega revealed a character overview trailer for its Virtua Fighter Crossroads game on Tuesday exploring the staff's behind-the-scenes character creation process. The game will launch in 2027. Sega of America describes the game: VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS breaks from traditional competitive fighting games by delivering a narrative-driven action-adventure where story and combat ...
Bananya Franchise Gets Cat-Collecting Mobile Game for Release in Summer
Bananya Buddies launches as part of Crunchyroll Game Vault
― TMS announced on Monday it is partnering with Crunchyroll to launch the Bananya Buddies mobile game, inspired by the Bananya character, for iOS and Android this summer exclusively on the Crunchyroll Game Vault. The is available for pre-registration on Google Play now.
The mobile game features cat-collecting and a variety of mini-games.The g...
MAO ‒ Episode 13
I’m starting to worry we’re going to have even more slower episodes yet, before we get any kind of update with regards to what happened between the Byoki, Mao, Sana, etc.
Hiroshi Shimomoto's Delinquent Gacha Manga Ends
Final volume ships on September 4
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ published the final chapter of Hiroshi Shimomoto's Delinquent Gacha (Gachankee) manga on Tuesday. The third and final compiled book volume will ship on September 4. The manga had entered its last arc on June 16. Shueisha's Manga Plus service is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: Jikkai High, with a low academic scor...
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Anime Reveals Japanese/English Casts
Japanese cast includes Momoka Terasawa, Akari Kito, Koki Uchiyama, Kentaro Tone
― The official website and X/Twitter account for the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime announced on Tuesday the Japanese and English casts. The staff also confirmed that the first episode will premiere at this year's Anime Expo event on Friday at 7:30 p.m. PDT at the Crypto.com Arena. The casts include (Japanese/English):
Mo...
OceanVeil to Stream Perfect Addiction 'Light Anime'
Anime debuts on July 8
― WWWave Corporation's anime streaming platform OceanVeil announced on Tuesday that it will stream the "light anime" adaptation of Kaoruko Miyama's Perfect Addiction boys-love manga on July 8 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The anime will premiere on July 8 on tvk at 11:25 p.m. JST, and will stream early on the same day at 10:00 p.m. JST on d Anime Store, AnimeFesta, and Anime Times. The ani...
Crunchyroll to Stream One Piece Heroines, BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita, The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects, More Anime
Also: Iron Wok Jan!, Draw This, Then Die!, Red River, Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai, more
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it is also streaming the following titles for the summer 2026 season: BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita — July 2
Draw This, Then Die! — July 3
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects — July 3 Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai (Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto) — July 4
Iron...
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Game Review
If you've already played Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition before, you won't experience anything new here. But if it's your first time on this rodeo or you want to take the game on the go, hop in and enjoy the ride.
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It's been a few years since the release of one of the best character action games in the past decade, Devil May Cry 5, and now it's finally here on Nintendo Switch 2 in the Devil Hunter ...
Seoul City Releases Webtoon Promoting Support Programs for Socially Isolated Youth
The story follows a young man who withdraws from society and lives alone in a small rented room after failing to find employment
― The Seoul Metropolitan Government has released a new webtoon highlighting support programs for socially isolated and reclusive young adults. Titled 1% Battery, 120 Knocks, the four-episode webtoon launched on KakaoPage on June 17. The story follows a young man who withdr...
Anomalith Survival Horror Game's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, PC on October 29
― FuRyu began streaming on Tuesday an English-subtitled trailer for ANOMALITH, an anomaly horror survival action game, and it previews the story: The company will release the game for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on October 29. Winning Entertainment Group (formerly Natsume Atari) is developing the game. The company describes the ...
Sword Art Online's Echoes of Aincrad Game's Opening Movie Previews Aimer's Theme Song
Aimer's song launches digitally on Wednesday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Tuesday the opening movie for Echoes of Aincrad, the new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise, and it previews the theme song "Live to Survive" by Aimer. Aimer's theme song, which also serves as the theme to the bundled "Unanswered//butterfly" anime, launches digitally on Wed...
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Splatoon Raiders Game's Video Previews Enemies, Gadgets, Facilities, Outfits, Stages, Multiplayer
Game launches for Switch 2 on July 23
― Nintendo streamed on Tuesday a Direct video for Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player spinoff game in its Splatoon series. The Direct previewed treasure hunting gameplay, enemies, gadgets, facilities, outfits, stages, and multiplayer. Footage starts at about 19:23 in the video below: In the game, players take the role of a mechanic and travel to the mysterious ...
Marriage Toxin TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2027
2nd season announced at final episode of 1st season on Wednesday
― The final episode of the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga revealed on Wednesday that the anime will have a second season that will debut in 2027. The staff began streaming an announcement promotional video: The anime debuted on April 7. The anime aired on Tuesdays on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's n...
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Even a Replica Can Fall in Love #13 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Attack of the 50 Foot Women
There's just something about a woman who could squish you. Sylvia and Chris run down (up?) some of the giantesses of anime.
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Splatoon Raiders Is Looking To Be A Great Single Player Experience
This is definitely a game that you're going to want to add to your upcoming wishlist.
― Splatoon has always been a unique game franchise built upon its multiplayer content. So what happens when Nintendo decides to pivot and focus on creating a game that centers around a single player campaign? The result is Splatoon Raiders, a third person platforming shooter with a focus on exploration and treasure ...
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MARRIAGETOXIN #13 [rate]
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Hunter x Hunter Manga Tops 100 Million Copies in Circulation
Manga resumes serialization on Monday
― This year's 31st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter manga has exceeded 100 million copies in circulation (including digital copies). A special website commemorating the manga's 100 million copies also opened on Monday, with details of special campaigns including the "Shibuya Hunter Street...
Blade & Bastard Anime's Teaser Reveals Main Staff, 2027 Debut on HIDIVE
Akame ga KILL!'s Tomoki Kobayashi helms Wizardry-based dark fantasy at Xingfu Entertainment
― Warner Bros. Japan revealed the teaser promotional video, main staff, and 2027 debut for the television anime of writer Kumo Kagyu and illustrator so-bin's Blade & Bastard light novel series on Tuesday. HIDIVE also announced on Tuesday that it will exclusively stream the anime simultaneously with its Japanes...
Bananya Franchise Confirms New 10th Anniversary Anime Debuting on July 10
Yūki Kaji, Ayumu Murase returns for new Bananya At Home Party series
― The staff for the Bananya television anime confirmed on Tuesday Bananya At Home Party, a new anime to celebrate the first Bananya anime's 10th anniversary. The staff also unveiled the new anime's main promotional video, key visual, cast and staff members, and July 10 premiere. The video announces and previews the theme song "Nyan...