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Japanese Streaming Service ABEMA Launches Project for Indie Animators
Project Prismation's 1st 3 works from various creators begin on January 16
― Japanese streaming service ABEMA announced last Thursday that it has launched a project for independent animators called "Project Prismation." The project is a collaboration with various creators, primarily individuals or small teams who primarily produce web animation, to create original anime pilot films. The project will ...
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Airs Episodes 11-13 in Spring Following Delays
Anime's 10th episode aired on Wednesday after delay
― The official website for the television anime of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series announced on Wednesday that the anime's 11th-13th episodes will air and stream in spring, following previous episode delays. The staff will reveal more details in the future. The sixth episode h...
Netflix to Also Stream SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Anime Outside Japan
Crunchyroll to also stream anime
― Netflix is listing that it will stream SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, the television anime of writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) light novel series, in the West, starting on January 7. Crunchyroll is also streaming the anime as it airs. The anime will debut on To...
Get Cozy with The Winter 2026 Anime Trailer Watch Party!
We hear those sleighbells ringing in a new anime season! Join us live on December 29 at 5pm PT to watch all the latest anime trailers. Sponsored by Yen Press and Crunchyroll!
― We hear those sleighbells ringing in a new anime season! Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge, James Beckett, and Jacki Jing are happy to announce that YouTube personality Geoff Thew (Mother's Basement) is joining us to watch...
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This finale, much like the rest of this season, is completely content with riding the coattails of the phenomenal first season, and I could not be more disappointed.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 13
What? You actually thought this was a Kamen Rider show and not the sequel to an often-overlooked 2003 anime?
Gnosia ‒ Episode 12
It's the inability to provide any sense of emotional or thematic progression that is making Gnosia into a show that feels like less than the sum of its parts.
The Moon on a Rainy Night TV Anime Reveals Visual, Main Staff
Collaboration illustration with A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace franchise also revealed
― REMOW announced on Tuesday the main staff and teaser visual for the television anime of Kuzushiro's The Moon on a Rainy Night (Amayo no Tsuki) manga. Tomoe Makino (Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, A Tale of the Secret Saint, Woodpecker Detective's Office) is directing the anime at CompTown. Shogo Yasukawa (Food ...
One Piece ‒ SEASON FINALE
It has everything a feast needs: smiling Nico Robin, food and songs, smiling Nico Robin, tearful tributes, smiling Nico Robin, and best of all: smiling Nico Robin.
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ SEASON FINALE
Lest it leave us on too healthy a note, This Monster Wants to Eat Me wraps up the season with a reminder that love and pain walk hand in hand.
Jujutsu Kaisen Compilation Film Opens in India on January 1
Compilation film opened on May 30
― PVR Inox Pictures announced on Saturday that JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death, the compilation film of the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" ("Kaigyoku/Gyokusetsu") arc from the second season of the Jujutsu Kaisen television anime, will open in India on January 1. District by Zomato has been listing the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution compilation fil...
One-Punch Man Season 3's Part 2 Airs in 2027
1st part premiered on October 5
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced in a new video on Monday that the third anime season based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One Punch Man manga will air its second cours (quarter of a year) in 2027. The third season premiered with a recap on October 5 at 11:45 p.m. JST (10:45 a.m. EDT) on the TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu channels....
Netflix to Stream 100 Meters Film, Shiboyugi Anime, More in India
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! streams in India on January 22
― Netflix is listing the anime film of Uoto's 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) manga for release in India on December 31. It will stream SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, the television anime of writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) light novel series, on Janu...
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ SEASON FINALE
If anything, a subversion would be a betrayal of its exploration of the crappy cliches that teenagers feel drawn to, at least at this point in the story.
Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Porno Graffitti Opening Song
Rock band performs "Hamidashi Gomen" opening
― The staff for the Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- television anime based on Hikuidori (Fire Eater), the first volume from Shōgo Imamura's Ushūboro Tobigumi historical novel series, started streaming the anime's second full promotional video on Sunday. The video reveals and previews the opening song "Hamidashi Gomen" by rock band Porno Graffitti....
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar TV Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs
ENHYPEN performs opening song "One In A Billion (Japanese Ver.)," ending songs "CRIMINAL LOVE" & "Fatal Trouble"
― The official website for the television anime of HYBE and ENHYPEN's Dark Moon: The Blood Altar webtoon unveiled the anime's full promotional video, second key visual, more cast members, and home video information on Sunday. The video announces the opening theme song "One In A Billion (Ja...
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
When Loid is approaching his apartment, he thinks to himself that it feels like forever since he’s been home. Just “home,” not “Loid’s home” or “Operation Strix’s home,” home.
Japan-China Int'l Animation Film Festival to be Held in Japan in May 2026, Will Have AI Animation Category
Festival is accepting entries from February 2 to March 8, held from May 28 to May 31
― The staff of the Japan-China International Animation Film Festival (JCIAFF) announced on Friday that they will host its inaugural festival from May 28 through May 31 at Tokorozawa Sakura Town, Kadokawa Musashino Museum, and T-Joy Emi Terrace Tokorozawa, as well as in other locations in Saitama. The festival will be...
Detective Conan Anime Gets 1st 2-Hour Special in 10 Years, Streams Trailer for 'Episode Zero' Special
Anime gets episode collabs with J-League, Birdman Rally; gets new ending theme on January 10; concert in April-May
― The staff of the Detective Conan anime announced on Saturday several projects to commemorate the anime's 30th anniversary. The anime is getting its first new two-hour special in 10 years, since the Detective Conan - Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small special in 2016. The new...
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Chanmina's Opening Theme
"Mainstay Arc" visual also revealed for new season debuting on January 14 with Crunchyroll streaming
― The staff for the third season of the Oshi no Ko anime revealed a second promotional video on Sunday. The below video reveals and previews Chanmina's opening theme song "Test Me." The staff also revealed a "Mainstay Arc" visual. The new season will debut on January 14 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, and ...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part XI
Featuring Pokémon, angela, Rascal Does Not Dream, Re:ZERO, Production I.G, I Want to End This Love Game, Champignon Witch, Rascal Does Not Dream, Mitsuru Miura, & more!
― Father Christmas came and went, leaving the anime and manga fans greetings from the anime and manga world. Angela 🧑🎄🎄🎸✨🎁💖🎤🎅#angela_jpn #gelamily pic.twitter.com/w7tOEOVGAF— atsuko (@angela_atsuko) December 24, 2025 Cinnamoroll (S...
Gnosia Anime Previews 2nd Part in Video
2nd part starts on January 10 with "Truth Arc"
― Aniplex began streaming a new video on Sunday that previews the second cours (quarter of a year) for television anime of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG. The second cours, the "Truth Arc," starts on January 10. The anime debuted on October 11 on Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, TV Aichi, MBS, and AT-X. The anime i...
6th Kingdom Anime Series Gets Sequel
Announced after finale on Sunday
― The sixth anime series based on Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga ended on Sunday with an announcement that the series will have a sequel. The sixth anime series premiered on October 4 on NHK General at 24:10 JST (effectively, October 5 at 12:10 a.m. JST). . In the series, the battle between Qin and Zhao begins, and Xin takes up Wang Yi's spear and charge onto the battl...
Akane-banashi Anime Casts Akihisa Shiono
Shiono plays up-and-coming 19-year-old storytelling pupil Kaisei Arakawa
― The staff for the anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga announced a new cast member on Saturday. Gekidan Exile actor Akihisa Shiono (Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, Golden Kamuy: Assault on Abashiri Prison) plays Kaisei Arakawa, an up-and-coming 19-year-old pupil of Isshō Arakawa in rakugo, ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 15-21
Blue Miburo season 2 premiere episode earns 4.1% rating
― The French live-action City Hunter movie, Nicky Larson et le Parfum de Cupidon, aired on TV Tokyo on Saturday, December 20 at 3:05 a.m., and it earned a 0.6% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV December 21 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.4 Detective Conan NTV December 20 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.4 Chibi Maruko...
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime's Teaser Reveals Staff, July Debut
A Silent Voice's Naoko Yamada, DAN DA DAN season 2's Abel Gongora helm Science SARU anime
― The official website for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, posted the anime's teaser promotional video and teaser visual on Saturday. Both announce the anime's main staff and July 2026 premiere. The anime will run in the "I...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Premieres in April 2026
― The staff for the TV anime of Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga announced on Saturday the anime's April 2026 premiere. The anime will run every Wednesday at 11:45 p.m. (10:45 a.m. EDT) in the "IMAnimation W" programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliated channels. Yen Press licensed the manga and released the first volume on ...
The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc Film's 1st Teaser Unveils May 8 Debut
1st key visual also presented
― The staff for the Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei: Yotsuba Keishō-hen (The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE Yotsuba Succession Arc) anime film presented its first teaser trailer and first key visual on Saturday. Both announce the film's May 8 premiere. Jimmy Stone is directing the anime at 8 bit. Taku Iwasaki is composing the music. Tsutomu Satou is credited for the or...
Muse Asia Streams Full Season of From Bureaucrat to Villainess Anime in India
YouTube channel streams 1st season of Attack on Titan anime as daily upload
― Muse Asia began streaming From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!, the television anime adaptation of Michiro Ueyama's Akuyaku Reijō Tensei Oji-san (The Middle-Aged Man that Reincarnated as a Villainess) manga, in India on Friday. The entire season of the anime is streaming as a single upload on YouTube. Mus...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 8-14
My Hero Academia finale ranks at #4, earning 4.5% rating; The Concierge earns 0.7% rating
― The Concierge, the anime film of Tsuchika Nishimura's The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store (Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san) manga aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, December 13 at 3:30 p.m. and earned a 0.7% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV Decemb...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime's 2nd Part Reveals Creditless Opening Sequence
THE ORAL CIGARETTES performs opening theme for new part debuting on January 7
― REMOW revealed the creditless opening theme sequence on Saturday for the second cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga. The Oral Cigarettes perform the opening theme song "ERASE." The new cours will debut in...
AnimEigo Releases The Dagger of Kamui Anime Film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7
AnimEigo successfully crowdfunded previous BD release in August 2024
― AnimEigo revealed in a trailer on Friday that it will release The Dagger of Kamui anime film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7, 2026, in a separate release from its limited Kickstarter edition. The Blu-ray Disc includes the English dub, director's commentary, storyboards, and art galleries. AnimEigo's Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign fo...
The Holy Grail of Eris TV Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song
Reina Washio performs opening theme "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA"
― The official website for the television anime of Kujira Tokiwa and Yuunagi's The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai) light novel series began streaming on Friday the third promotional video, and it previews the opening theme song "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA" by Reina Washio: The anime will debut on TBS and 28 affiliate stations on...
Tougen Anki Anime Gets Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Sequel
Trailer, visual tease Hayate Todoroki
― Distribution company REMOW announced on Saturday that the television anime of Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga will get a sequel titled Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc. The company unveiled an English-subtitled trailer and visual teasing Hayate Todoroki: The first season ended on Friday with its 24th episode. The Tougen Anki anime ...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Film based on fantasy novel opened in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel revealed four more cast members on Friday.The new cast includes (top row and then left to right in bottom row): Inori Minase as Mifuyu's late mother Kazune MikuraAkio Ōtsuka as a coffeehouse ownerShun Horie as "Tori n...
Wash It All Away Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme
Series debuts on January 5
― Happinet revealed a second promotional video for the television anime of Mitsuru Hattori's Wash It All Away (Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka.?) manga on Friday. The video previews the ending theme song "Wakaba no Koro" (Youthful Days) by Natsumi Kiyoura. The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and AT-X on January 5, and will also begin streaming d Anime Store on January 5. The an...
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals July 2026 Debut, Main Staff in Video
Saori Onishi stars in anime; REMOW handles global licensing
― REMOW announced on Friday that the anime of author Metabo Hagure and illustrator masami'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~, also known as The Furious Princess Decided to Take Revenge) li...
2nd Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Unveils Video, Visual
2nd film in 4-part series opens on January 30
― The official website for the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise unveiled a promotional video and visual for the films' second part on Friday. The films will open in order on December 26, 2025, and January 30, March 6, and April 10, 2026.ChouC...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Oshi no Ko, Frieren, Ghibli Museum, Shokotan, Tatsuya Endo, Kumiko Watanabe, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, & more!
― Christmas time is here, and for many that means giving and receiving gifts — and the anime and manga world has plenty of illustrations, greetings, and more to give to fans: Animal Crossing みなさ～ん！おはようございます！今日はクリスマスイブですね♪サンタクロースの使いのジングルさんが、朝からクリスマスのプレゼントを配りにいらしてます！今日は一晩中おられる...
Undead Unluck Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced in 1-hour Winter special on Thursday
― The one-hour Winter special for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga announced on Thursday that production on a second season has been green-lit. Tozuka drew an illustration to commemorate the news:The first television anime season debuted in October 2023 and ended with its 24th episode in March 2024. The anime is streaming on...
Momo Sakurai, Aimi Ozawa Join Cast of 'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her' Anime
Christmas visual revealed for series debuting on January 6
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Suisei's Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Itanode, Kokuhaku Shite Mita (There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her) light novel series and Kairi's manga adaptation revealed two more cast members on Thursday. Momo Sakurai (from ≠ME) as Shike Aimi Ozawa (from ...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film's Special Music Video Features Theme Song
Film based on fantasy novel opens in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel began streaming a special music video on Thursday that features the film's theme song "Share" by YUKI. The film will debut on December 26.The film stars:Rin Kataoka as Mifuyu MikuraSora Tamaki as MashiroNao Tōyama as ...
New 'Is the order a rabbit?' Anime Confirmed as Feature-Length Film
Hiroyuki Hashimoto returns as chief director at Bibury Animation Studio
― The official website for the anime based on Koi's Is the order a rabbit? manga revealed on Thursday that the previously revealed new anime in the franchise is feature-length film. Hiroyuki Hashimoto is returning from the previous anime in the franchise as the chief director. Tensho (Is the order a rabbit?? (TV 2) storyboarder a...
'Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Sayumi Suzushiro, Kazuki Ura star in school comedy series
― A website opened on Thursday to announce that Ryon's Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san (Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san?) manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2026. Yasuaki Fujii (episode director for Teasing Master Takagi-san, Too Cute Crisis, Aikatsu!) is directing the anime at Synergy SP. Keiichirō Ōchi (Aikatsu!,...
The Food Diary of Miss Maid TV Anime Reveals April 2026 Debut
Winter visual also revealed
― Happinet revealed on Thursday that the television anime of Susumu Maeya's The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga will debut in April 2026. Happinet also revealed a "winter vacation" visual, featuring Suzume eating a "Chun-man" bun featuring the Chun mascot character.The anime will star:Kana Ichinose as Suzume TachibanaChihiro Sunou as Ricotta Fresca Maki Kawase as Nana Komats...
Chainsaw Man Anime Film Rises to #4, 1st Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Film to #8 in Japan
Live-action Romantic Killer film, Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise anime film fall off top 10
― Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, rose back up from #9 to #4 in its 14th weekend. The film sold 99,900 tickets and earned 146,721,700 yen (about US$940,400) from Friday to Sunday, and has sold a total of 6.41 million tickets to earn 9,...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, Key Visual, Teaser
Sho Komura, Konomi Inagaki, Yū Serizawa star in 2026 anime
― The staff for the TV anime of Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga revealed on Thursday the cast, staff, a key visual, and teaser trailer for the series. The anime stars: Sho Komura plays Takuya Seo Konomi Inagaki plays Kei Amane Yū Serizawa plays Kotoko Ijichi Shin Mita ...
Onara Goro's Takashi Taniguchi Directs 1st Feature Film Oshiri-Front Man
Absurdist comedy about ordinary man with double life as hero with butt in front
― Takashi Taniguchi, the independent director behind such absurdist comedy anime as Onara Goro and Mori no Andō, is helming his first anime feature film, Oshiri-Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri-Mae Teikoku! (Oshiri-Front Man -The Movie or literally, Butt-Front Man: The Revived Butt-Front Empire). The film will open throughout ...
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 12
The theme of this episode is all about how the connections we foster with people.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 11
Finally, we start getting something a little bit juicy besides the…actual juicy stuff.
Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R Anime Unveils Spring Debut
Lead voice Shizuka Ishigami, main staff return
― The staff for the Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R or Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Returns anime, the new anime of Shimahara's doujin project Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai (I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear), unveiled the returning main cast and staff, the spring 2026 relea...
'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' Romantic Comedy TV Anime Streams Teaser
Kana Hanazawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Haruki Ishiya star in anime next year
― The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga began streaming a new teaser promotional video for the series on Wednesday.
The romantic comedy manga's story centers on Rinko, a 24-year-old office worker and closeted otaku who lives alone in an apartment complex....
Fairy Princess Minky Momo Magical Girl Franchise Gets 1st New Anime in 31 Years
Original animator Hiroshi Watanabe draws visual to mark Ashi Productions' 50th year
― The staff for the early magical girl anime franchise Fairy Princess Minky Momo announced on Wednesday that production on a new original video anime (OVA) has been green-lit. It will be the franchise's first new one since 1994's Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories, 31 years ago. The anime studio Ashi Productio...
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This is a final episode that’s about as good as Chili’s ribs: not the best out there, but immensely satisfying nonetheless.
The Most Anticipated Anime of Winter 2026
January 2026 is shaping up to be the season of major sequel returns, including everyone's favorite elf mage. Read on to find which anime you should add to your watch list.
― What anime will bring the heat this winter? January 2026 is shaping up to be the season of major sequel returns. While one sequel starring a fan-favorite elf is set to make its grand return alongside the highly anticipated teena...
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime's Main Trailer Unveils More Staff, Opening Song, April 2026 Debut
reGretGirl performs opening song "Submarine Youth"
― Asmik Ace unveiled the key visual, additional staff, main promotional video, and the April 2026 debut for the television anime adaptation of Takata's I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (Class de 2-ban Me ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta) light novel series on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the opening the...
Ranma ½ ‒ SEASON FINALE
Who could this be, and how are they incompetent enough to make this mistake? He'd have to be blind, stupid, or both.
Ani-One Asia Streams Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1
Stream premieres with 1st 2 episodes on January 9
― Ani-One Asia announced on Wednesday that it will stream Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1, the first part of the third season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime. Ani-One Asia will begin streaming the first two episodes at 1:00 a.m. GMT +8 on January 9. The anime will be available in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Fiji, Hong Kong, Ind...
Aniplus Asia Airs Simulcast of Tune In to the Midnight Heart Anime
Anime premieres in Japan on January 6
― Aniplus Asia announced on Tuesday that it will air a simulcast of the television anime of Masakuni Igarashi's Tune In to the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune) manga for the winter 2026 anime season. Aniplus Asia is streaming an English-subtitled trailer for the anime. The anime will premiere iin Japan on January 6, and will air on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's ne...
Taica's Shock-Absorber Gel Mascot Gelpiyo Gets TV Anime Shorts
Anime of industrial company's character based on "Alpha Gel" tech debuts on January 21
― Industrial company Taica announced on Wednesday that its Gelpiyo mascot character is inspiring Gelpiyo, a weekly television anime which will premiere on the Tokyo MX1 channel on January 21 from 9:54 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The anime will also begin streaming on R Channel at the same time.In the story, Gelpiyo and simi...
Shōji Kawamori's Labyrinth Film Opens in Malaysia on March 5
Film opens in Japan on January 1
― Abnormal Studios posted an English-, Malay-, and Chinese-subtitled trailer for Shōji Kawamori's original animation film Labyrinth (Meikyū no Shiori) on Tuesday. The trailer reveals that the film will open in Malaysia on March 5. The film will open in Japan on January 1. Abnormal Studios will open the film in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Singa...
Sanrio's Little Twin Stars Characters Get Anime Short
Chibi Maruko-chan's Jun Takagi directs short at Nippon Animation
― Sanrio's Sanrio Characters YouTube channnel began streaming an anime short for Sanrio's Little Twin Stars characters Kiki and Lala on Wednesday. Nippon Animation worked on the short. The short is part of Sanrio's celebration of the Little Twin Stars characters' 50th anniversary.Jun Takagi, who has directed the second and currently run...
LDH Japan's Battle of Tokyo Project Posts Animation Sequences
Animation featured in Battle of Tokyo -Utsukushiki Uso- screenings next month
― The official YouTube channel for LDH Japan's Battle of Tokyo "mixed reality entertainment" project began streaming the animation part for the project's Live in Theater: Battle of Tokyo -Utsukushiki Uso- screenings on Wednesday. The sequences feature animation by the newly established LDH Animation brand. The sequences sta...
Sgt. Frog Manga Gets TV Anime With Brand-New Cast Next Fall
Franchise's current cast stars in previously announced Sgt. Frog anniversary film
― The staff for the Sgt. Frog franchise announced on Monday that an all-new Sgt. Frog television anime, titled Kerokero Gunsō ☆, will debut in fall 2026, and revealed a teaser visual. Additionally, the staff announced that the new TV anime will also have an brand-new cast, which will be announced later. The staff clarif...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 21-27
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II anime; H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Out of Time, Touched by Twilight manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Insatiable: Tale of An Immoral Wife BDPlease Kitty Media US$29.99 December 23 Learning the Hard Way BDCite Kitty Media US$29.99 December 23 Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II BDAnimeNewsNetwork Aniple...
Gachiakuta ‒ SEASON FINALE
The show about the stinky little trashboy who flings poop at his mentors and smiles with all of the grace of a meth-fiend baboon has proven to have a shockingly deep and nuanced emotional core.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ SEASON FINALE
This was, in my opinion, the worst anime of the season.
100 Meters Anime Film Wins Runner-Up Best Animated Film Award from Florida Film Critics Circle
Film opened in theaters in Japan on September 19
― GKIDS announced on Bluesky on Monday that the anime film of Uoto's 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) manga won the runner-up award for Best Animated Film at the Florida Film Critics Circle Awards, which took place on Friday. Little Amélie or the Character of Rain won the grand prize for Best Animated Film. The movie premiered in Japan on September 19. The film r...
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Perhaps in their own respective series, our heroes will find a little bit extra inner strength—strength provided by the multiverse-spanning friendships they were never meant to have during the silly school life they never experienced.
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film Highlights Noa's Past & Present in New Promo Video
Film opens in Japan on January 30
― The staff for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Senkō no Hathaway - Circe no Majo), the second film of the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Kidō Senshi Gundam Senkō no Hathaway) anime project, started streaming on Tuesday a promotional video titled "The Life of Hathaway Noa" that connects Noa's past and present. The video feat...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1154
Big News Morgan is like an affable cousin you see around the holidays: always a delight to catch up with, but he’s still the same as the last time you saw him.
Takayuki Takeya Serves as Special Effects Artist for 5th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Designs shared for February 20 film
― The staff for Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen (The Incandescent Galactic War), the fifth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, revealed on Tuesday that sculptor Takayuki Takeya (Kamen Rider, Shin Godzilla) will serve as special effects artist. The staff shared Takeya's designs:...
Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Special Streams Opening Theme Song's Music Video
Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga perform theme song "Abunai Kioku"
― Masayuki Suzuki began streaming on Tuesday a music video for "Abunai Kioku" (Dangerous Memory) feat. Aoi Koga, the opening theme song Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan (The Steps to Become an Adult), the Kaguya-sama: Love is War anime's new television special: The anime special will premiere on December 31 on Tokyo MX, BS1...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ SEASON FINALE
I'm a big fan of any show that sets up a moral dilemma and has the characters resolve it—but leaves it up to the audience to decide whether our heroes did the right thing or not.
Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members
Trailer previews ending theme song for January 6 anime
― The official website for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, unveiled on Tuesday the second promotional video and more cast members. The trailer previews the ending theme song "POWER" by boy group ONE OR EIGHT. The remaining cast members for the "Ten Braves," who serve Ramaga, the emper...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Oguri Cap is the main anime vanguard of the franchise at this point, and why shouldn't she be? She represents the show's modern form, heralded by butt-rock openers and strained, sweaty facial expressions.
'Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken' Unveils 2nd Teaser Video, Visual
Anime debuts in 2026
― The official website for the television anime adaptation 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) light novel series unveiled the second teaser promotional video ...
Medalist Season 2 Anime Unveils Ending Song Artist in New Promo Video
Rock band Conton Candy perform "Rookies" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of Tsurumaikada's Olympic ice-skating manga Medalist started streaming on Tuesday the second season's second promotional video, which reveals and previews the ending theme song "Rookies" by Conton Candy.The anime's staff also released a character video featuring Iruka Okazaki on Tuesday:The second season will de...
Pan Dorobō Anime Reveals Main Staff, October 2026 Debut in Teaser Video
Love Live! Superstar!!'s Takahiko Kyōgoku to direct anime at Shin-Ei Animation
― Kadokawa revealed on Tuesday the teaser visual, promotional video, main staff, and the October 2026 debut on NHK E-TV for the anime of Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō (Bread Thief) picture book. Takahiko Kyōgoku (Love Live! School idol project, Love Live! Superstar!!, GATE) is directing the anime at Shin-Ei Animation, and Chi...
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ SEASON FINALE
While I haven't had a terrible time with this spin-off, much like Takasugi last week, I question if this was all worth bringing Gintama back from the dead.
The Worst Anime of Fall 2025
There's no way to avoid it; the fall anime season had a clear winner for most disappointing, poorly executed, and least entertaining. You'll find it at the bottom of this list and nod, knowingly, that it's where it should be.
― There's no way to avoid it; the fall anime season had a clear winner for most disappointing, poorly executed, and least entertaining. You'll find it at the bottom of this lis...
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 15
Is it worth being annoyed that The Fated Magical Princess chose to abandon the manhwa in its final few episodes? I’m still trying to decide.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast
Kenshō Ono, Kenjirō Tsuda join cast of January 11 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga revealed the key visual, additional cast members, and second main promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The video previews the ending theme song "Azalea no Kaze" (Azalea Wind) by Unison Square Garden. The newly anno...
Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime Reveals New Visual, April Debut
― The official website for the television anime of Satsuki Nakamura's Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga - Sūgū Chōso Torikae Den) light novel series revealed a new "key frame" visual and the April 2026 premiere date for the anime on Tuesday. The anime stars Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin (left in visual above), and Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu (right).Mitsue Yama...
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ SEASON FINALE
Unfortunately, I think it suits this series to end on such an underwhelming note.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 12
Even though this episode marks the end of Digimon Beatbreak's first cour, in many ways it feels like its true beginning
Weathercaster Yoshizumi Ishihara Guest Stars in Doraemon Anime's New Year Special 2025
Ishihara appears in special on December 31
― TV Asahi revealed on Saturday that weathercaster and actor Yoshizumi Ishihara will appear in this year's New Year's Eve 1-Hour Special for the Doraemon anime on December 31. The special this year will feature the "Space Western Kōya no Umatake" (Space Western: Umatake of the Wild) story, which brings Nobita and friends to planet Uma. The Snake gang is terr...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime's Trailer Reveals December 27 Debut for English Dub
Zeno Robinson, Risa Mei, more star in 1st 5 dub episodes on Saturday
― Toei Animation announced on Monday that Crunchyroll will begin streaming the first five episodes of the English dub for Digimon Beatbreak, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise, on December 27. The company streamed an English trailer, and it reveals the dub cast: The English dub stars: Zeno Robinson as Tomoro Tenma Ri...
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ SEASON FINALE
The lush, verdant landscapes of this empty, crumbling future Japan will remain in my memory for a long time.
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 12
For as much as I am enjoying this third season of To Your Eternity, I fear the story may be falling into a pacing trap
All You Need Is Kill Anime's English Trailer Reveals Dub Cast
Dub stars Stephanie Sheh as Rita, Jadon Muniz as Keiji
― GKIDS began streaming on Monday a trailer for Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel, and it previews the English dub and reveals its cast: The English dub stars: Stephanie Sheh as Rita Jadon Muniz as Keiji Lisa Kay Jennings as Shasta Cherami Leigh as ...
Mechanical Marie ‒ SEASON FINALE
Mechanical Marie has always looked cheap and cheerful, with bargain-basement animation carried merely by its sheer innocent charm.
Gnosia ‒ Episode 11
I am beginning to worry that all Gnosia the Anime will end up accomplishing is making me want to switch off the T.V. and simply check out Gnosia the Video Game, instead.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime Reveals Winter Visual, Composer, Spring 2026 Debut
kensuke ushio to compose series' music
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series started streaming a promotional video on Monday, which revealed the anime's "Winter visual" and spring 2026 debut. The anime's staff also revealed that kensuke Ushio is composing the music. The below visual features the Agent of Winter Rōse...
Answerman - Addressing the Amazon AI Dubs Controversy
Jerome channels his inner Clement Clarke Moore as he looks into the Amazon AI Dub Debacle.
― 'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the site, The ANSWERMAN pondered what readers might write; Two questions were sent about dubbing with care, In hopes that some answers soon would be there. The eggnog is flowing, the family's near, But by glass number three, boredom appears. Your thumbs are a...
Juno's mofusand Characters Get Short Anime on January 7
Short anime of costumed cats streams on YouTube with 1st episode now streaming in advance
― QTORY inc. revealed on Monday that popular mofusand cat characters by illustrator Juno are getting a short anime adaptation, which will debut on January 7 on the QTORY YouTube channel and other streaming platforms. QTORY also revealed the anime's key visual, cast, and staff. The first episode has begun streami...
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