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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 10-16
As we near the end of the season, Needy Girl Overdose jumps 4 spots in the cumulative to reach #5! Another title coming from behind is Botan Kamiina, as it peaks ats #2 in our weekly user rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. K...
The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Box Set Manga Review
This is a premium product for those who already know what they’re getting, and it’s absolutely the best way to acquire Ghost in the Shell.
― Does The Ghost in the Shell franchise even need to be introduced? For fans of my generation, after Akira, the 1995 movie adaptation was one of the main gateway drugs into the anime medium. Dark Horse comics brought the manga to English readers during the same pe...
We Are Aliens Anime Movie Review
There’s never been an anime that looks like We Are Aliens, a strange, sad, and stunningly rotoscoped movie.
― I've never seen a movie that looks quite like We Are Aliens. I can compare aspects of the style to other anime to give you an idea, but those different stylistic traits have never come together before the way they do here. Imagine if the Flowers of Evil anime had the time/budget to draw each ...
I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear Season 1-3 Anime Series Review
There’s just enough novelty in Show Me Your Panties While You Give Me That Disgusted Look! to make it feel interesting, and I wouldn’t be shocked if it got a fourth, fifth, or even sixth season.
― Show Me Your Panties While You Give Me That Disgusted Look! or I Want You To Show Me Your Panties With a Disgusted Face Returns, beginning in the third season, is one of those works that's more interested i...
This Week in Games - An Interview with Shoon T, Director of Rain98
This week, we dive into the new version of RPG Maker, celebrate some of our favorite LGBTQ characters in Japanese games, and have an interview with Rain98's Soon T.
― Welcome back, folks! I cannot claim any genuine, deeply-set interest in sports outside of semi-ironic memes (go Birds), but I've had the World Cup in my periphery. While soccer/football has led to many an altercation in the past (rememb...
Anime Expo 2026 KADOKAWA Booth Exhibit, Merchandise, Panel, and Autograph Session, Details Revealed!
June 19, 2026 (Friday) – Tokyo, Japan: KADOKAWA CORPORATION has officially announced its lineup of booth exhibits, exclusive merchandise, panels, and autograph sessions for Anime Expo 2026. The convention, North America's largest celebration of anime and Japanese culture, will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2nd to July 5th, 2026.Fans can stay up to date by visiting the o...
This Week in Anime - Basketball Anime is a Slam Dunk
Lucas and Coop honor the Knicks' historic win by looking at some of the best basketball that anime has to offer.
― Lucas and Coop honor the Knicks' historic win by looking at some of the best basketball that anime and manga has to offer. Crunchyroll streams Slam Dunk, Kuroko's Basketball, and Left-Hand Layup. Netflix streams Slam Dunk, The First Slam Dunk, and Kuroko's Basketball. Deep 3 manga Avail...
Devil May Cry Season 2 Anime Review
This season is far more concerned with exploring its trio of main characters than it is political commentary.
― Beyond the action and adventure of the first season, Devil May Cry was largely an allegory for the war on terror. Refugees were persecuted for no other reason than their place of birth, and in the end, terrorist attacks were used as justification for a foreign invasion. While this aspect of...
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Hunter x Hunter Manga Resumes Serialization on June 29
Latest chapters 401-410 published in 2024; manga's 39th volume releases on July 3
― This year's 30th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter manga will resume serialization in the magazine's next issue on June 29. Shueisha will publish the manga's 39th compiled book volume, its first volume in 22 months, on July 3. Shueisha publishe...
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy Anime Gets 2nd Season
Season 1 premiered on April 4
― The official website for the television anime of nonco's Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy (Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi) manga announced on Sunday that production on a second season has been green-lit. Character designer Akari Minagawa drew an illustration to celebrate the news: The manga centers on Kanan, a demoness who has infiltrated human society as a high schoole...
Akane-banashi Anime Gets 2nd Season in January 2027
Cast members revealed for 6 new characters who appeared in 1st season's final episode
― TV Asahi announced on Saturday that the television anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga will get a second season that will debut in January 2027. The first season ended on Saturday with the conclusion of the show's Karaku Cup Arc. TV Asahi also revealed six new cast memb...
MAPPA Reveals Jimoto Saiko! Anime For Release on Netflix
Anime based on usagi's manga centers on girls who live in hometown filled with violence, drugs, poverty
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that it is producing an anime adaptation of usagi's Jimoto Saiko! (Hometown is the Best!) manga that will stream on Netflix worldwide. The video features aiko's song "milk." The anime's staff includes: Director: Tokio ...
MAPPA Produces Beat & Motion Anime Debuting on Netflix in 2027
Main staff, cast, trailer revealed
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that MAPPA is producing the anime adaptation of Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion manga that will debut on Netflix in 2027. The announcement revealed a teaser visual, first trailer, full staff, and two main cast members. The anime's staff includes: Director: Yuki Komada Series Composition, S...
Animation Studios Sunrise, Shaft Tease 1st Anime Collaboration
Countdown launched for anime's reveal on June 23
― Animation studios Sunrise and SHAFT launched an official X (formerly Twitter) account titled "Sunrise x Shaft New Anime" on Thursday, kicking off a countdown until the anime's official reveal on June 23 at 24:30 JST (effectively June 24 at 12:30 a.m.). The X account will post countdown updates over the next days leading up to the reveal, beginning wi...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring Dandadan, Akane-banashi, Makoto Shinkai, Hikaru no Go, Kojima Productions, Space Brothers, The Beginning After the End, & more!
― Among all the family-themed holidays this year, Father's Day happens to land on an auspicious day on Japan's traditional six-day lunar calendar. So, let's bring in more good luck with some messages to fathers around the anime and manga world! Akane-banashi 🪭┈┈┈┈┈...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring Dragon Ball, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Castlevania, Girl Meets Rock!, Sega, Shinya Owada, Minori Chihara, & more!
― Fathers come in all sorts of forms. From the men who raised us in the home to those who nurtured us outside of the home, we have more fathers that we may think. So, let's honor all our fathers this Father's Day with some special messages from the anime and manga...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 10-16
As we near the end of the season, Needy Girl Overdose jumps 4 spots in the cumulative to reach #5! Another title coming from behind is Botan Kamiina, as it peaks ats #2 in our weekly user rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. K...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Detective Conan, Pokémon, My Hero Academia, Final Fantasy, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bleach, Resident Evil, Golden Kamuy, Yuki Kaji, & more!
― After Children's Day on May 5 and Mother's Day on May 10, Japan rounds out the family-themed holidays with Father's Day on June 21. The fathers of the anime and manga worlds are receiving many heartfelt messages: Detective Conan Detective Conan creator Go...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Spy x Family, Naruto, Pragmata, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Girls Band Cry, Sanrio, Ultraman, & more!
― June 21 marks Father's Day, and while there aren't many gift-giving practices tied to the holiday in Japan, heartfelt messages are almost always given. All the children in the anime and manga worlds are sending their fathers a message of thanks: Bonobono 本日、6月21日は #父の日👔💙💐大切なおとうさんへいつもありがと...
Live-Action Wandance Film's Teaser Reveals Lead Actor, Staff, November 27 Opening
&Team member Jo plays protagonist Kaboku Kotani
― The official website for the live-action film of Coffee's Wandance manga unveiled a new teaser trailer and two key visuals for the film on Monday. The teaser announces the film's lead actor, main staff, and November 27 opening. &Team boy band member Jo plays the film's protagonist Kaboku Kotani. Naoya Kusaba is directing the film, with a script by Kei...
Jujutsu Kaisen, Witch Hat Atelier, More Manga Rank on NYT June Bestseller List
The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early June. The manga on this month's list include: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 #8 — Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition hardcover volume 1 #10 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 #11 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta...
Square Enix Manga & Books Announces Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- Artbook
2nd artbook in 2-volume set ships in December
― Square Enix Manga & Books announced on Thursday it will release the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- artbook on December 15. The artbook is the second volume of the two-volume set of official artbooks for the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion. The book features 304 pages of full-color artwork featuring chara...
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on Bookscan's May Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
15 manga including Witch Hat Atelier, Gachiakuta, Kagurabachi, One Piece, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died, Demon Slayer also rank on list
― The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for May. This month's list featured 15 manga volumes, including: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 #3 — Gege Akutami's Juj...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 8-14
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ranks at #5 , Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 at #7
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV June 14 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.7 Detective Conan NTV June 13 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.1 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV June 14 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 4.8 Doraemon TV Asahi June 13 (Sat) 17:00 30 min. 3.1 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime se...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 8-14
Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 8-14 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 Konami June 11 100,976 100,976 2NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 37,888 1,347,070 3NSw 2 eFootball Kick-Off! Konami June 4 8,143 28,190 4NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 7,781 1,056,982 5PS5Astrobot Sony Inter...
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Ingoku Danchi: Deviant's Apartment Complex #12 [rate]
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The Ghost in the Shell Legacy Edition Box Set Manga Review
This is a premium product for those who already know what they’re getting, and it’s absolutely the best way to acquire Ghost in the Shell.
― Does The Ghost in the Shell franchise even need to be introduced? For fans of my generation, after Akira, the 1995 movie adaptation was one of the main gateway drugs into the anime medium. Dark Horse comics brought the manga to English readers during the same pe...
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One Piece #1167 [rate]
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Ghost Concert: missing Songs #12 [rate]
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Hunter x Hunter Manga Resumes Serialization on June 29
Latest chapters 401-410 published in 2024; manga's 39th volume releases on July 3
― This year's 30th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter manga will resume serialization in the magazine's next issue on June 29. Shueisha will publish the manga's 39th compiled book volume, its first volume in 22 months, on July 3. Shueisha publishe...
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Do You Like Big Girls? #12 [rate]
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Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Dodgeball Anime Announces 18 Cast Members
Main visual for July 6 anime also revealed
― The staff for the television anime of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko manga revealed on Sunday the anime's main visual and additional cast members. The cast members for each team are (previously announced cast members denoted with *): St. Arrows: Yūki Wakai as Peiko Nikaidō* (center) Yuka Iguchi as Jyuri Igarashi* (left from center) Azusa ...
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Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #11 [rate]
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Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly Anime Reveals 2nd Part's October Debut, New Cast Member
Miyari Nemoto joins cast as Production Once More's new idol Asahi Araki
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Sunday that the second cours (quarter of a year) of Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly (Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly), the new magical girl television anime that it is presenting with Studio Pierrot, will start in October. The company also revealed the teaser visual and a new cast member for the s...
BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Anime's 2nd Promo Video Unveils Opening Song
New Mugendai Mewtype song written by Unison Square Garden member Tomoya Tabuchi
― The staff for BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita, a television anime inspired by the BanG Dream! project's Mugendai Mewtype (also known as YumeMita) virtual girl band, presented its second promotional video, the clean version of its opening animation sequence (without onscreen credits), and its main visual on Sunday. The videos anno...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 1-7
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Switch 2 version debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 1-7 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 50,151 1,309,182 2NSw 2 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Square Enix June 3 30,657 30,657 3NSw 2 eFootball Kick-Off! Konami June 4 20,047 20,047 4NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 10,794 1,049,201 5NSw 2 Yoshi ...
Higurashi: When They Cry Franchise Gets New TV Anime
Announced on 20th anniversary of 1st TV anime of horror visual novel franchise
― Kadokawa announced during the live-streamed 20th anniversary special for the Higurashi When They Cry television anime on Sunday that production on a new television anime has been green-lit. The tagline on the visual above reads, "Welcome back, everyone." 07th Expansion launched the first chapter of the Higurashi no Naku ...
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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun #12 [rate]
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New Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Anime's Latest Video Reveals New Cast Member
Sumire Uesaka voices mysterious power-seeking Mana Shinomiya
― The staff for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha franchise's 20th anniversary anime, revealed the anime's second promotional video, a new version of the main visual, and a new cast member on Sunday. The video features the opening theme song "CRIMSON BULLET" by Nana Mizuki, who voices t...
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game Reveals Trailer for Crossover DLC Character Kenshiro
Character from Fist of the North Star will debut in game as part of Season Pass 2 in June
― SNK revealed a DLC character trailer on Friday for the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game featuring Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star. The character will debut in the game as part of the Season Pass 2 in June. English character trailer Japanese character trailer Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Sta...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Reveals Song Artists, July 25 Debut
jo0ji performs opening song "I-BULL," 9Lana performs ending song "Rasen"
― The staff for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, unveiled on Sunday the anime's main visual, theme song artists, and July 25 premiere. Singer jo0ji performs the opening theme song "I-BULL," and singer-songwriter 9Lana performs the ending theme...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Game Launches on Switch 2 on September 24
Game launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Switch, PC via Steam last August
― Sega announced in a trailer on Friday that it will launch Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the new game in its Shinobi franchise, on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24. A Deluxe Edition of the game for Switch 2 will include the Sega Villains Stage DLC.Ready your katana, there's a new platform to enact vengeance on. SHINOBI: ART O...
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Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season #12 [rate]
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Mission: Yozakura Family #11 [rate]
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword #11 [rate]
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Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Anime Casts Hiroshi Kamiya
Kamiya voices spy association president Kai Izumo, starting from 38th episode on Sunday
― The "Chayamachi Oshi Festival 2026" stage presentation for the anime of Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga on Sunday revealed that Hiroshi Kamiya is joining the second season's cast as Kai Izumo, Kyoichiro's best friend and the president of the spy association. The...
Pandora Hearts Manga Gets New Stage Musical
PandoraHearts Retrace Ⅱ -madness of lost memory- runs in Tokyo from October 2-12, Kobe from October 16-18
― Jun Mochizuki's Pandora Hearts manga is inspiring a second stage musical adaptation titled PandoraHearts Retrace Ⅱ -madness of lost memory- that will run in Tokyo from October 2-12, and in Kobe from October 16-18. Akira Yamazaki returns to direct and write the script, with Ako Takahashi writing...
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #36 [rate]
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Star Detective Precure! #21 [rate]
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The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Artist's Health
Artist Yukiji Setsuda launched series with writer Norishiro-chan in October 2022
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for writer Norishiro-chan and artist Yukiji Setsuda's Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime (The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses) manga announced on Wednesday the series will enter a hiatus after the 29th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine on Thursday due...
Let's Go Kaikigumi Anime Unveils New Trailer, Opening Song, Cast Member
Kana Hanazawa joins cast of July 5 show with song by Sweet Steady idols
― The staff for the television anime of Byū's Let's Go Kaikigumi manga unveiled the full trailer, the key visual, the opening theme song, and a new cast member on Saturday. The trailer previews the opening theme "Kimi ga Waruindakara ne" ("'Cuz It's Creepy, Right?") by idol group Sweet Steady and the ending theme "Iwashite ne?" (...
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy Anime Gets 2nd Season
Season 1 premiered on April 4
― The official website for the television anime of nonco's Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy (Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi) manga announced on Sunday that production on a second season has been green-lit. Character designer Akari Minagawa drew an illustration to celebrate the news: The manga centers on Kanan, a demoness who has infiltrated human society as a high schoole...
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MAO #12 [rate]
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Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! #11 [rate]
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Scum of the Brave #23 [rate]
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Kusunoki's Garden of Gods #12 [rate]
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring #13 [rate]
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We Are Aliens Anime Movie Review
There’s never been an anime that looks like We Are Aliens, a strange, sad, and stunningly rotoscoped movie.
― I've never seen a movie that looks quite like We Are Aliens. I can compare aspects of the style to other anime to give you an idea, but those different stylistic traits have never come together before the way they do here. Imagine if the Flowers of Evil anime had the time/budget to draw each ...
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Akane-banashi #12 [rate]
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm #12 [rate]
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Needy Girl Overdose #12 [rate]
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Akane-banashi Anime Gets 2nd Season in January 2027
Cast members revealed for 6 new characters who appeared in 1st season's final episode
― TV Asahi announced on Saturday that the television anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga will get a second season that will debut in January 2027. The first season ended on Saturday with the conclusion of the show's Karaku Cup Arc. TV Asahi also revealed six new cast memb...
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Kill Blue #11 [rate]
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Crunchyroll Adds Zombie Land Saga Film, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Film, Given OVA
Zombie Land Saga film opened last October, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid film opened in June 2025
― Crunchyroll added the Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise (Dream Galactic Paradise) anime film, the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū) anime film, and the Given: Moments in Life OVA on Friday. The Zombie Land Saga: Yu...
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Yowayowa Sensei #11 [rate]
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Detective Conan #1204 [rate]
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Viz Media Releases Yukiaki Kurando, Wooma's Kiss Me With Your Face Manga in English
Manga about classmates who swap bodies launched on June 15
― Viz Media announced on Friday that it has licensed storywriter Yukiaki Kurando and artist Wooma's Kiss Me with Your Face (Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss shite) manga as a new simulpub series. The first chapter of the manga is available on Viz Media's website for free. Viz Media describes the manga: When an envious classmate takes over his body...
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun #12 [rate]
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'Goodbye, Lara' Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals Hana Hope's Ending Theme
2 more cast members announced for series debuting on July 5
― Kadokawa revealed a third promotional video for the Goodbye, Lara (Sayonara Lara) original anime on Saturday. The video reveals and previews Hana Hope's ending theme song "Hearts Glow." The anime's staff also revealed a new main visual and more cast members. The new cast includes: Minami Tsuda as Risa, Lara's fourth older sister Kazutomi Y...
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke #11 [rate]
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Anime Previews Climax in New Video, Visual
Final episode airs on June 25
― The staff for the television anime of Noriaki Kotoba's The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King (Hime Kishi wa Barbaroi no Yome) manga revealed a new visual and promotional video on Saturday previewing the show's climax. The final episode will air on June 25. The show debuted on April 9 at 9:30 p.m. on AT-X, and also airs on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Kansai TV. Crunchyr...
Rilakkuma Short Anime Enters 2nd Season
New promo video, key visual revealed for ongoing series
― Aniplex revealed a new promotional video on Saturday for the new short anime adaptation of San-X's Rilakkuma character. The video reveals the anime is entering its second season. The below visual features the title Rilakkuma: Tekuteku Sekai Ryokō (Steadily Traveling the World). The first season had featured the title Rilakkuma: Goyurori Yume n...
Red Cat Ramen Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, January 2027 Debut
Tasuku Hatanaka joins cast as Jewel
― The official website for the anime adaptation of ANGYAMAN's Red Cat Ramen (Ramen Akaneko) manga revealed on Saturday the second season will debut in January 2027. The website also revealed the new season's staff, one new cast member, a teaser visual, and a teaser video. The new cast member is Tasuku Hatanaka as Jewel. Returning cast members include: Kenjirō Tsuda...
MAPPA Celebrates Art of Creation in Its 15th Anniversary Music Video
The anniversary celebrations continue in September with MAPPA EXPO exhibition in Tokyo
― The anime studio MAPPA released a new video celebrating its 15th anniversary on Friday. The video is set to the song “Seikatsu” ("My Life") by the Japanese three-piece pop band People 1: MAPPA describes the themes of the video: The film delicately brings the song's emotions to life through animation, depicting th...
'Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion!' Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October Debut
Mikako Komatsu, Yōhei Azakami star in diomedéa anime
― Kadokawa presented a teaser promotional video and a teaser visual for the television anime of writer Eiko Mutsuhana and illustrator Vient's Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion! light novel series on Saturday. The teaser announces the anime's cast, staff, and October premiere. Mikako Komatsu voices Rose, and Yōhei Azaka...
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Rilakkuma #12 [rate]
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Pinkfong's Bebefinn Franchise to Get Amazon Kids+ Original Animated Series
Series will incorporate existing popular songs from Bebefinn franchise, newly produced original tracks
― Korean-based entertainment company The Pinkfong Company announced on June 15 it has partnered with Amazon's Amazon Kids+ to produce a new original animated series based on its Bebefinn franchise. Titled The Big Book of Bebefinn, the series will be developed as an Amazon Kids+ Original, marking th...
Korea Hosts International Task Force Meeting to Combat Global Piracy
Discussions also covered ongoing international investigations under Interpol's “Stop Online Piracy” initiative
― South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) convened an international enforcement meeting on June 9 in Seoul to strengthen global cooperation against copyright infringement targeting K-content. The “2026 International Copyright Protection Enforcement Conference,” held at ...
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Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk #11 [rate]
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The Cat and the Dragon Anime's 2nd Video Announces More Cast, Theme Songs, June 27 Net Debut
Natsuki Hanae, Yōji Ueda, more join cast with songs by yorushika's suis, shallm
― The official website for the television anime of Amara's Neko to Ryū (The Cat and the Dragon) novels presented the anime's second promotional video and a new key visual on Saturday. The video announces five more cast members and the June 27 streaming premiere for the anime, and it also announces and previews the theme s...
I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear Season 1-3 Anime Series Review
There’s just enough novelty in Show Me Your Panties While You Give Me That Disgusted Look! to make it feel interesting, and I wouldn’t be shocked if it got a fourth, fifth, or even sixth season.
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Korean Politician Calls for Debate on Educational Rights Protection Bureau After Watching Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You A Lesson
The live-action series topped Netflix's non-English TV rankings for 2 straight weeks since its debut on June 5
― Gyeonggi Province superintendent-elect Min-seok Ahn, a five-term lawmaker, called for a public debate on establishing an “Educational Rights Protection Bureau” after watching Netflix's webtoon-based live-action series Teach You A Lesson. Ahn, who was elected in the June 3 election as a me...
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Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken #12 [rate]
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Drops of God #11 [rate]
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Chainsaw Man Anime Gets Smartphone Game With Opening Animation by MAPPA
Maximum the Hormone performs song for opening sequence
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that the Chainsaw Man anime is getting a smartphone game. The game will feature an opening animated sequence by MAPPA featuring Maximum the Hormone's song "All the Lynch!! All the Mince!!" MAPPA is streaming the animated sequence. The game has an official English X/T...
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime's 2nd Part Previews Ending Theme in New Video
Show's 2nd part debuts on July 7
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, revealed a second promotional video on Friday for the anime's second cours (quarter of a year). The video previews the ending theme song. The anime's second part will debut on July 7. Dannie May performs the new opening theme song "Bad Idenshi" (Bad Gene), an...
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Snowball Earth #12 [rate]
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 17th Season on July 12
Theme of new season is "decision"
― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 17th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on July 12. The theme for this season is "decision." Cast members in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Tomoko Oishi, Satoko Tsuchiya, Ryo Shinoda, Ray Shirakawa, Toshimasa Niiro, Miu Miyak...
New Ahare! Meisaku-kun Anime's Latest Video Unveils Theme Song, July 5 Debut
Frederic band performs "Nonsense Nonsense" theme
― The staff for the new Ahare! Meisaku-kun television anime presented a promotional video and key visual on Friday. The video announces and previews the theme song "Nonsense Nonsense" by the band Frederic, and it also announces the new anime's July 5 premiere. The new five-minute anime shorts will premiere on the TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouc...
This Week in Games - An Interview with Shoon T, Director of Rain98
This week, we dive into the new version of RPG Maker, celebrate some of our favorite LGBTQ characters in Japanese games, and have an interview with Rain98's Soon T.
― Welcome back, folks! I cannot claim any genuine, deeply-set interest in sports outside of semi-ironic memes (go Birds), but I've had the World Cup in my periphery. While soccer/football has led to many an altercation in the past (rememb...
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #11 [rate]
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A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals More Cast
Asami Seto, Kenji Akabane join cast for anime debuting on July 6
― The staff for the television anime of Metabo Hagure's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu) light novel series revealed two more cast members on Friday. The new cast includes Asami Seto a...
Dorohedoro Anime's 3rd Season Reveals Teaser Video
Anime's 2nd season debuted on April 1 after a delay
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed a teaser video for the third anime season based on Q Hayashida's Dorohedoro manga. The second season debuted on April 1 at 11:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. EDT) on various platforms "almost simultaneously worldwide." Crunchyroll is streaming the second season, and it is now strea...
Hell Mode Anime Season 2 Announces Another Cast Member, Ending Song Artists
Yui Horie voices summoned beast Maria, ChoQMay performs "Firetail" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of writer Hamuo and illustrator Mo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) light novel series announced another cast member and the ending theme song for the second seaso...
MAPPA Reveals Jimoto Saiko! Anime For Release on Netflix
Anime based on usagi's manga centers on girls who live in hometown filled with violence, drugs, poverty
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that it is producing an anime adaptation of usagi's Jimoto Saiko! (Hometown is the Best!) manga that will stream on Netflix worldwide. The video features aiko's song "milk." The anime's staff includes: Director: Tokio ...
Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc Anime's 2nd Teaser Unveils Staff
Reze Arc's Tatsuya Yoshihara directs next arc
― The anime studio MAPPA presented the second teaser for the Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc anime during its live-streamed "15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" event on Friday. The teaser confirms the main staff. Tatsuya Yoshihara is returning from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc to direct the next anime at MAPPA. The updated staff includes: Scripts: Hiroshi S...
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An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess #12 [rate]
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New Ranma 1/2 Anime's Season 3 Previewed in 2nd Trailer
Next season streams on Netflix in October
― The anime studio MAPPA presented a second trailer for the third season in the new anime based on Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 manga on Friday. Kōnosuke Uda is again directing the anime at MAPPA. The third season will have mainly returning cast and staff members. Returning chief animation directors Yoshiko Saitō and Kōsuke Kawamura will be joined by Riko Kan...
'Fall in Love, You False Angels' Anime's Teaser Announces Staff at MAPPA
Yasutomo Okamoto helms 2027 anime
― The anime studio MAPPA announced during its live-streamed "15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" event on Friday that it is producing the 2027 television anime of Coco Uzuki's Fall in Love, You False Angels (Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo) manga. A teaser promotional video announced the staff: ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ୨୧ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ 『#恋せよまやかし天使ども』⠀ ✧₊ ティザーPV ₊✧‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ...
MAPPA Produces Beat & Motion Anime Debuting on Netflix in 2027
Main staff, cast, trailer revealed
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that MAPPA is producing the anime adaptation of Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion manga that will debut on Netflix in 2027. The announcement revealed a teaser visual, first trailer, full staff, and two main cast members. The anime's staff includes: Director: Yuki Komada Series Composition, S...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2 Anime Reveals Teaser Video
Takeru Sato to direct new season
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed a teaser video for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2, the fourth season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime. The video states the anime is in production but does not give a release window. The event also revealed that Takeru Sato (assistant director for the third season) will be th...
Kana Nishino Performs Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime's New Opening Theme Song
Video previews new theme song for anime's 2nd of 2 cours
― The staff for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, the new television anime of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) light novel series, revealed the anime's next opening theme song in a video preview on Friday. Kana Nishino is performing th...
'Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her' TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals July 6 Debut
harmoe performs ending theme song
― The official website for Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — the television anime of Yu Hibari and illustrator Siso's Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken (The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Who I Used to Play With Who I Thought was a Boy, or Tenbin for short) light nov...
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime Reveals More Cast in Main Promo Video
Yumiri Hanamori, Taku Yashiro, more join cast for series debuting on July 7
― The staff for the television anime of Eri Ejima's Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games (Tai Ari Deshita: Ojō-sama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai) manga revealed more cast and the main promotional video on Friday. The below video previews both the opening and ending theme songs. The new cast includes:Yumiri Hanamori as Hana I...
Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals Short Promo Video Highlighting Victoria, Jeffrey
Series debuts on July 7, will have online advanced screening on June 27
― The staff for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series revealed a new short "Victoria and Jeffrey version" promotional video on Friday. The anime will host an online advanced screening program on June 27 at 3:00 p.m. JST (2:00 a.m. E...
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video, More Cast, Early Debut on Prime Video
Minami Tsuda, Takuma Terashima, more join cast for anime debuting online on July 3 before TV debut on July 10
― The official website for the television anime of Fuurou's The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects (Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) light novel series revealed a third promotional video on Friday, along with more cast members. The new cast includes (name romanizations are not c...
20th Anniversary Sgt. Frog Film Reveals Opening Scene
New 20th anniversary anime film project to open in Japan on June 26
― The official Youtube channel for Shin Gekijōban ☆ Keroro Gunsō Fukkatsu Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu! (New Sgt. Frog the Movie: The Earth Is in Mortal Peril as Soon as We Come Back!), the new 20th anniversary anime film project, began streaming its opening scene on Friday. The scene is reminiscent of the original a...
Rich Girl Caretaker TV Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, More Cast
Kentarō Kumagai joins cast as Katsuya Taishō
― The official website for the anime adaptation of author Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrator Sakura Miwabe's Rich Girl Caretaker (Saijo no Osewa) light novel series revealed the show's second promotional video and more cast on Friday Kentarō Kumagai joins the cast as Katsuya Taishō. The anime will debut on July 4 late at night (effectively, July 5) at 2:38 a....
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Announces 5 More Cast Members
Shihō Harumi, Sōma Santoki, Yūsuke Hirayama, Tōru Nomaguchi, Maho Nonami join cast
― The official website for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUE LOCK soccer manga announced cast members for five characters who shape the life journey of the main character Yoichi Isagi on Friday. The new cast members include: Shihō Harumi (upper left in image above) as Hirotoshi B...
Snowball Earth Clashes With Godzilla in Crossover Art
Has Godzilla awoken from the Oxygen Destroyer to wreak havoc on the snow-covered Earth?
― The Snowball Earth franchise announced a special collaboration with the Godzilla franchise on Thursday, with an illustration of Snowball Earth's autonomous robot Yukio fighting the icon of Japanese monsters. The illustration's title logo “Godzilla vs. Snowball Earth” pays homage to the Godzilla vs. films from Go...