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Comic Market 107 Draws 300,000 Across 2 Days on 50th Anniversary
Attendance roughly unchanged from last winter, despite 3 halls being unavailable
― The Comic Market (Comiket) 107 event in Tokyo drew about 300,000 people across Tuesday and Wednesday — an increase of about 50,000 attendees from Comiket 106 in August, and roughly the same as Comiket 105 last December. The event drew about 150,000 people on each of its two days. Comiket 107 had about 23,700 exhibiting...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Tops Japan's Box Office in 2025
Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, more rank in top 10
― Japanese entertainment news website Cinema Today reported on Bunka Tsūshinsha's top 10 highest-earning domestic and foreign films for 2025 on Wednesday.The domestic list consists of five anime films, one live-action film based on a manga, and another live-action fil...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Tops 10 Billion Yen in Japan
Film sold 6.55 million tickets in 103 days
― The staff for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, announced on Wednesday that the film has sold 6.55 million tickets for 10.01 billion yen (about US$63.9 million) in its first 103 days of screenings in Japan as of Tuesday, December 30. Fujimoto drew a special illustration to thank the...
Silent Hill Producer Motoi Okamoto Announces Plans to Release Games Annually
Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent hill f games considered successes for franchise
― Silent Hill game series producer Motoi Okamoto revealed during an interview with Famitsu on Saturday that Konami plans to release a new title in the franchise annually, including announced and unannounced projects.The producer cited the success of Silent Hill 2 Remake, followed by the quick release of Silent Hill f, as fac...
World Trigger Manga Takes Another 1-Issue Break
Manga returns on February 4
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The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger manga announced on Monday that the manga will take a one-issue break due to the author's poor health, and will not publish a new chapter in the upcoming issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine on January 5. The manga is scheduled to return in the magazine's March 2026 issue, which will ship on ...
Dungeon Sherpa Manga Ends in 15th Volume
Manga adaptation debuted in February 2020
― Kodansha is listing the 15th compiled book volume of writer Sei Kamo, artist Akira Tosaka, and character designer Ryuta Fuse's Dungeon Sherpa: The Labyrinth Guide (Dungeon Sherpa: Meikyuu Michisaki Annainin) manga as the end for the series. The volume ships on January 8.K Manga publishes the series in English and describes the story:Dungeon Sherpas serve as...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 28-January 3
Digimon the Movies 4-6 Collection anime, Divine Incursions manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date City Hunter 2 BDPlease Discotek US$79.95 December 30 Digimon the Movies 4-6 Collection BDCite Discotek US$29.95 December 30 Project Arms SDBDAnimeNewsNetwork Discotek US$59.95 December 30 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date 12 Dirty Deeds to U...
Higurashi Manga Artist Tomato Akase Launches Isekai Magical Girl Series
Isekai Mahou Shoujo Radical Haruna debuted on Monday
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kadokawa's Young Ace Up platform announced that Tomato Akase launched a new series Isekai Mahou Shoujo Radical Haruna (Little Witch Radical Haruna) on the Comic Walker platform on Monday.The series follows magical girl Haruna, who is accidentally transported to a fantasy world with no magical girls. E...
Rokudo's Bad Girls' Yūji Nakamura Launches New Manga on January 15
Nakamura to launch Hanzō to Jūsan-nin no Kunoichi-tachi manga
― The combined fourth and fifth 2026 issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine revealed on December 25 that manga author Yūji Nakamura (Rokudo's Bad Girls) will launch a new manga titled Hanzō to Jūsan-nin no Kunoichi-tachi (Hanzo and 13 Kunoichis, center in below image) that will launch in the magazine's seventh issue on Jan...
Needy Streamer Overload Creators Announce New Visual Novel
Sister, Other, Paranoia in development for PC via Steam
― Nyalra, the scenario writer for WSS (Why So Serious) Playground and Xemono's Needy Streamer Overload game (Needy Girl Overdose in Japanese), announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday the Sister, Other, Paranoia (Imōto, Tasha, Paranoia) visual novel in development for PC via Steam.The Steam page for the game describes the story:Unable to bea...
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...
Spy×Family Series Gets Sequel Musical in September 2026
New musical adapts Doggy Bomb, Luxury Cruise Ship arcs
― The staff for the new stage musical based on Tatsuya Endō's SPY×FAMILY manga revealed on Tuesday a sequel stage musical titled SPY×FAMILY 2: Bakudan Inu-hen & Gōka Kyakusen-hen (SPY×FAMILY 2: Doggy Bomb Arc & Luxury Cruise Ship Arc), adapting the respective arcs from the manga. The musical will run from September-December 2026. The new musical ...
Manga UP! Global Adds Supervillain Boy, Code of Misconduct, 2 More Manga
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Spin-off: The Red Dragon Academy for Girls, She's Drop-Dead Drunk also launch in English on website
― Manga Up! Global added the following manga in English over the past week: Koume Fujichika's Supervillain Boy (Daiakutō Shōnen) manga was added to the platform on Wednesday. Manga Up! describes the story:
To him, the world was nothing but d...
Manga Plus Adds Manose, Miharu's Island Rock Manga
Series debuted on Monday
― Shueisha's Manga Plus service announced on Monday that it is publishing Manose and Miharu's Island Rock (Shima Rock) manga in English. The first chapter is available to read now.The company describes the story:Uncomplicated rock 'n' roll for the complicated heart! The curtain rises on this remote island, where a tale of youthful band life begins.Manose and Miharu launched t...
Gate Manga Ends, Author to Draw Gate 2, Gate Gaiden Manga
Sao debuted manga adaptation of Takumi Yanai's novels in 2011
― AlphaPolis published the final chapter of Satoru Sao's manga adaptation of Takumi Yanai's Gate: Jiei-tai Ka no Chi ni te, Kaku Tatakaeri (Gate: The Self-Defense Forces Fight Like This in Another Land) light novel series last September, and it also revealed that Sao is drawing the Gate 2 manga, based on Yanai's GATE SEASON2 Jieitai Kano U...
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...
Matcha Made in Heaven Manga Goes on Hiatus With Plans to Return in 2026 (Updated)
Umebachi Yamanaka debuted manga in October 2020
― The February 2026 issue of Kodansha's Be Love magazine announced last Friday that Umebachi Yamanaka's Matcha Made in Heaven (Kono Koi, Chaban ni Tsuki!?) manga is going on a hiatus for a while due to the author's maternity leave, with plans to return in 2026. The magazine will reveal details on the manga's return when it is decided. Kodansha USA Publi...
Eri Sakai's Tsubame wa Modotte Konai Manga Ends in January
Manga adaptation of Natsuo Kirino's novel started in February 2024
― The February 2026 issue of Shueisha's Cocohana magazine revealed last Thursday that Eri Sakai's Tsubame wa Modotte Konai (The Swallow Won't Return) manga, based on Natsuo Kirino's novel of the same name, will end in the magazine's next issue in January. Sakai started the manga adaptation in Cocohana in February 2024. Shueisha publis...
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Creator Makoto Hagino Launches New Manga
Nami Yori mo Odayaka de, Hoshi Yori mo Aoku manga debuts on January 27
― The February issue of Kadokawa's Dengeki Maoh magazine announced last Friday that Makoto Hagino (A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, pictured right) will debut a new manga titled Nami Yori mo Odayaka de, Hoshi Yori mo Aoku (Calmer Than the Waves, Bluer Than the Stars) in the magazine's next issue on January 27. The story follows th...
Katsuwo's Street Children Manga Ends
Katsuwo debuted manga in September 2024
― The February 2026 issue of Kadokawa's Dengeki Daioh G magazine published the final chapter of Katsuwo's Street Children (Sutochiru) manga last Friday. Katsuwo debuted the manga in Dengeki Daioh G in September 2024. Kadokawa published the manga's second compiled book volume on September 27. The comedy manga follows three girls, Chamcham, Stella and Ozaki, in O...
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 ...
True Beauty Webtoon Creator Yaongyi Wins Tax Appeal
Ruling states NTS must cancel tax charges imposed on Yaongyi
― Korean media outlets reported on November 28 that Yaongyi, the creator of the hit webtoon True Beauty, has won a legal challenge against South Korea's National Tax Service (NTS) over a multimillion-won value-added tax assessment, overturning a decision that had fueled a high-profile tax controversy last year. According to a June ruling b...
Korean Dictator's Grandson Releases Webtoon Depicting Traumatic Childhood
Webtoon portrays Chun himself as white lamb named “Monggeuli,” while other members of Chun family are depicted as black lambs
― Woo-won Chun, the 29-year-old grandson of former South Korean dictator Doo-hwan Chun, has drawn public attention after releasing a webtoon based on his childhood experiences. Since December 4, Chun has been regularly posting webtoon episodes on his Instagram account (Korean...
Yuto Yotsuba, Takaaki Satō's Toki no Yūsha Manga Ends on January 8
Manga about hero who travels through time launched in December 2024
― The combined fourth and fifth 2026 issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine revealed on December 25 that Yuto Yotsuba and Takaaki Satō's Toki no Yūsha manga will end in the magazine's next issue on January 8. The manga centers on Barto, a boy who bears the crest, and awakens as a hero when he turns 17. Barto travels ...
Hajime no Ippo Boxing Manga Announces Break
Series debuted in 1989
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine for 2026 announced on Wednesday George Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo boxing manga will take a break. The magazine did not mention when the manga is planned to return. K Manga publishes the series in English and describes the story: What does it feel like to be strong? That's the question on the mind of Ippo ...
Tsugaru Toba's Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Manga Adaptation Ends in January
Series debuted in January 2023
― The February issue of Kodansha's Shonen Sirius magazine revealed on Thursday it will publish the final chapter of Tsugaru Toba's manga adaptation of writer Midori Yūma and illustrator Laruha's Kakuriyo Yadomeshi (Afterlife Inn Cooking) light novel series in the magazine's next issue on January 26. Kodansha will ship the 11th and final volume on February 27.The series ...
Mechanical Marie+ Manga Ends
Sequel series debuted on April 24
― The February issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine published the final chapter of Aki Akimoto's Kikaijikake no Marie+ (Mechanical Marie+), the sequel series to Mechanical Marie, on Wednesday. The second and final volume ships on March 5.The series follows the [highlight the white text to read spoilers] maid-and-master couple on their honeymoon.Yen Press licensed the ...
Asobi Asobase's Rin Suzukawa, Writer Jun Esaka Each Launch New Manga in January
Suzukawa to launch Galaxy Pū-chan Uchū no Hajikko de Konnichiwa manga on January 4, Esaka to launch Yametai! ~Anata no Reset, Daikō Shimasu~ manga with artist Kine Usuto on January 11
― Shogakukan's Manga ONE app has announced that manga creator Rin Suzukawa (Asobi Asobase), and writer Jun Esaka (One Piece novel HEROINES, Naruto: Sasuke's Story--The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust, Witch Hat Atelier...
A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof Manga Ends in 7th Volume
Manga launched in 2021; TV anime adaptation debuted on April 10
― The sixth compiled book volume of HundredBurger's A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof (Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi) manga revealed on Saturday that the manga will end in its seventh volume. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga and published the first volume on December 16. The company describes the manga's story:After...
K Manga Adds An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 in English
TV anime of manga will debut on January 7
― K Manga announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that it has begun publishing Ippei Nara's The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer (29-Sai Dokushin Chūken Bōkensha no Nichijō) manga in English under the title An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29. The manga's story centers on Shinonome Hajime, an adventurer and experienced dungeon delver. Whe...
Granblue Fantasy Game Gets Steam Release Outside Japan on March 10
Original smartphone game launched in 2014
― The "Granblue Fantasy Live Broadcast Year-End Special Edition" stage during the Granblue Fantasy Fes 2025 event on Sunday announced that Cygames will release the Granblue Fantasy game on Steam outside Japan on March 10. Players cannot use their existing Granblue Fantasy accounts to play on the Steam version.【グラブル生放送速報】2026/3/10(火)に、海外の方に向けたSteam版をリリース予定！ #グ...
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...
Samurai Deeper Kyo's Akimine Kamijyō to Launch The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Novels' Short Manga Spinoff
4-chapter Sumekuni no Sōheki Kizumono no Hanayome Gaiden spinoff manga launches on January 26
― The February 2026 issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine revealed on December 25 that Akimine Kamijyō (Samurai Deeper Kyo, Code:Breaker) will launch a short manga spinoff of Midori Yūma's The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride (Kizumono no Hanayome) novels titled Sumekuni no Sōheki Kizumono no Han...
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...
Webtoon Version of Bernard Werber's Empire of the Ants Novel Debuts on Kakao Webtoon
Series will run for 250 episodes, with adaptation handled by webtoon creator Yong-hwe Kim
― The webtoon adaptation of French author Bernard Werber's bestselling novel Empire of the Ants has debuted on Kakao Webtoon, Kakao Entertainment announced on December 23. The webtoon, based on Werber's 1991 science fiction and mystery novel, debuted on December 24 through Kakao Webtoon and KakaoPage. The serie...
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...
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 ...
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...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 15-21
Mario Kart World stays at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: December 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 115,729 2,573,736 2NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 72,820 1,470,354 3NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 54,096 957,286 4NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 49,220 377,044 5NSw 2Momotaro Dentetsu 2: ...
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...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 8-14
Mario Kart World continues its streak at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: December 8-14 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 103,861 2,458,007 2NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 50,292 1,397,534 3NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 40,813 903,190 4NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 39,206 327,824 5NSw 2Momotar...
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...
Kūbo Ibuki Series Gets New Manga on February 25
Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game manga ended on Thursday
― Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki series will continue with a third manga in the fifth 2026 issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine on February 25. Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game (Aircraft Carrier Ibuki Great Game) manga ended on Thursday. The manga's 18th and final compiled book volume will ship on January 30. The story takes place som...
Takarazuka Revue's Castlevania Stage Musical Streams Worldwide
Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight available to stream until March 31
― The famous all-female musical theater troupe Takarazuka Revue announced on Thursday that its Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight stage play adaptation of Konami's Castlevania video game series titled "Akumajō Dracula: ~Gekka no Kakusei~" (Castlevania: Moonlit Awakening) is available on video-on-demand worldwide excluding J...
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...
Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Series' Trailer Unveils February 15 Premiere
Tokusatsu series reveals visuals, staff
― The official X/Twitter account for Toei's Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, the first show in its new live-action tokusatsu (special effects) brand Project R.E.D., unveiled a video, visuals, video, and staff on Thursday. The video announces that the series will debut on February 15 at 9:30 a.m. JST on TV Asahi. 『#超宇宙刑事ギャバンインフィニティ』 🚀超予告Ⅱ・〝超解禁〟🚀 宇宙をまたにかける巨大なス...
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 ...
Haruka Mitsui's 'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' Manga Ends in February
2nd season TV anime adaptation to premiere on January 8
― The February 2026 issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Saturday that Haruka Mitsui's Anyway, I'm Falling In Love With You. (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda) manga will end in the March issue, which will ship on February 3, 2026. The manga will be featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue, and the final chapter will have a color open...
Karakarakemuri, Haruki Hajime to Launch New Manga in February
Soccer story series to debut in 13th issue
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Karakarakemuri and Haruki Hajime will launch a new soccer manga for the new era in the 13th issue, which should ship on February 25.Karakarakemuri launched the Sōen no Scavenger (Scavenger of the Blue Flame) manga on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website in...
Atsu Benino Launches New Manga in January
Hōkago Voca-Ken de! debuts on January 7
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Atsu Benino will launch a new manga titled Hōkago Voca-Ken de! (Afterschool at the Vocaloid Research Club), which will launch in the magazine's sixth issue on January 7.The series follows first-year high schooler Mira Sasaki, who knows nothing about the si...
Akio Koyama, Takenori Ichihara Launch New Manga in January
Kimi wa Akeboshi debuts on January 21
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Aiko Koyama and Takenori Ichihara will launch a new manga titled Kimi wa Akeboshi (You are a Morning Star) in the magazine's eighth issue on January 21.The series follows a young girl who embarks on a journey with her mysterious companion in her grandfather'...
Japanese Film Festival India Reveals Ahmedabad, Kochi, Kolkata Schedules
Akira, live-action Teasing Master Takagi-san film screen in Ahmedabad, Kochi from January 9-11; both films screen in Kolkata from January 23-25
― The Japanese Film Festival India (JFF) announced its schedules for Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Kolkata. The festival will run in PVR, Acropolis, Ahmedabad and PVR, Lulu Mall, Kochi from January 9 through January 11. Both festivals will screen the Akira anime film...
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...
Sozo Postpones AFA Hong Kong Convention
Organizer Sozo still finalizing new dates for event originally scheduled for February 14-15
― Singaporean events company Sozo, the organizer of the Anime Festival Asia conventions, announced on Friday that it has postponed the Hong Kong event for Anime Festival Asia, with no new date announced. The statement noted that Sozo is currently finalizing a new date for the event. The event was originally sc...
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...
Hiromasa Okujima Launches New Manga on February 25
New manga is tentatively titled Serial-san
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Hiromasa Okujima will launch a new manga tentatively titled Serial-san in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page, and will be featured on the issue's front cover.Okujima launched the Baban Baban Ban Vampire manga in Akita Sh...
Liar Game Manga Gets New Short Serialization
Liar Game: The Last Game debuts on February 25
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Shinobu Kaitani will launch a new short serialization for his Liar Game manga titled Liar Game: The Last Game in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page. The manga is set after the ending of the original manga, and center...
Toho, Good Smile Company Establish Joint Company for Goods, Promotional Work
Name of new venture is To-Smile
― Otaku merchandise and figure company Good Smile Company and media and entertainment company Toho established the joint company To-Smile on December 9. The new company will plan, develop, produce, sell, and promote toys, goods, and merchandise for the two companies. To-Smile plans to sell goods in Toho Cinemas in Japan, as well as overseas, focused on North America an...
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...
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...
Gentosha Launches Comic Mirage as Publisher's 1st Digital Manga Label
Romance, fantasy label launches with 4 titles
― Publisher Gentosha announced on December 19 that it has launched Comic Mirage, its first digital manga label. The label will focus on releasing romance and fantasy manga.The label's first releases include: Seikei Hashiro and Asa Kasumi's Auction ni Kakeraretara Kuro no Ōji ni Chōai Saremashita (seen right), Yūmi Kawai and orange's Doku wa Seijo ni Koi S...
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 ...
Key's New Romantic Adventure Game anemoi Delayed to April 24, 2026
Game was previously slated for January 30
― Visual Arts' Key brand announced on Thursday that anemoi, its new romantic adventure game, has been delayed from January 30, 2026 to April 24, 2026 in order to improve the game's quality. The game was originally slated to debut this year, and then was delayed to January 30, before this latest delay. The game is also slated to launch on Steam at a later date...
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!,...
Strawberry Shortcakes, Blue Manga Creator Kiriko Nananan Dies at 52
Manga creator died in December 2024, announcement held for 1 year at behest of family
― Publisher Tokyo News Service revealed on Friday that manga creator Kiriko Nananan died on December 25, 2024. She was 52. The publisher stated it revealed the news now, one year later, due to the wishes of Nananan and her family. Nananan made her debut as a manga creator with the manga hole in 1993. She mainly publ...
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...
Front Mission 3: Remake Game Launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30
Remake launched on Switch on June 26
― Forever Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday the Front Mission 3: Remake game will release for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and GOG on January 30. The above video describes the game:FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is a tactical RPG set in a future where nations and corporations compete for dominance in a world shape...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game Previews DLC Characters Z, King, Eneru in Videos
New Jewelry Bonney form added as free DLC; One Piece Pirate Warriors game franchise has sold 10 million copies worldwide
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday for its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game, DLC character Z will join the game on January 22 as part of DLC Character Pack No. 8.
Eneru and King will also join the game as playable characters as part of the new Cha...
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,...
Taisho Baseball Girls Novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka Dies at 59
Uchi no Danna ga Amachan de author died in November of heart failure
― The family of novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka (real name Junnosuke Ōshita) announced on Wednesday Kagurazaka died on November 20 of heart failure. He was 59. Kagurazaka's family held a private funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kagurazaka was born in Hiroshima, and he made his debut as a novelist in 1988. He was...
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 ...
Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime Posts New Video
Comedy shorts premiere on January 5
― The official website for the short anime of Hiroshi Kurao's Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken: Ken'ō-gun Zako-tachi no Banka or Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts) spinoff manga posted its second full promotional video on Thursday. The video showcases how FrontierWorks and Do-Raku's Animatica label is recreating the ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Live-Action 5 Centimeters Per Second Film Opens in Vietnam on January 16
Film opened in Japan on October 10
― Vietnamese cinema chain Lotte Cinema announced on Tuesday that the live-action film of Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters per Second anime film will open in Vietnam on January 16.The film will also screen throughout Asia, with screenings in Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.The film opened in Japan on October 10, and ranked at #2 in its opening weekend. he film ...
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...
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