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Live-Action Cinderella Closet Series Reveals More Cast, June 24 Advance Streaming on Netflix
Rintarō Hachimura, Karuma, Yuna Mito series' cast ― The official website for the live-action series of Wakana Yanai's Cinderella Closet manga revealed three more cast on Monday. The website also revealed the series' advance streaming on Netflix in Japan on June 24, ahead of its July 1 television broadcast. The series is also planned for international streaming. The newly announced cast a...
Tower of God Creator SIU to Make 1st U.S. Appearance at Anime Expo
Webtoon Ent. to have booth on show floor for 1st time; host s, creator gs ― WEBTOON Entertainment is making its debut on the Anime Expo show floor this year, and is also hosting s, selling merchandise, and bringing webcomics creators to the event for gs. The WEBTOON booth (E-90, Entertainment Hall) will feature daily exclusive merch drops, interactive games, photo ops, and free...
The Dangers in My Heart Manga Gets New Spinoff on July 22
Haika Nanasaka to launch Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Love Comedy ga Hajimaranai spinoff featuring Kyōtarō's older sister Kana ― The official X (formerly Twitter) of Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) manga revealed on Friday the manga's new spinoff series titled Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Love Comedy ga Hajimaranai (The Dangers in My Heart: A Romantic...
Atsushi Uchiyama's Irozuku Monochrome Manga Ends on June 11
Manga about guy possessed by demon of lust launched in August 2024 ― This year's 27th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine revealed on June 4 that Atsushi Uchiyama's Irozuku Monochrome manga will end in the magazine's next issue on Wednesday. The romantic comedy manga centers on protagonist Isshiki, who falls in love with a virgin who is maintaining her chastity. Unfortunately, Isshiki gets pos...
Tappytoon Offers Deluxe Postcard Book Set for The Broken Ring Webtoon
Set based on The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway, which topped 8.9 million views ― Contents First, the company behind webtoon platform Tappytoon, has announced the launch of The Broken Ring: Deluxe Postcard Book Set, the newest exclusive release under its official global merchandise shop, Club JEM. The set is based on The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway, Tappytoon's "most suc...
Death Stranding 2 Game's Clip Previews Exploration, Combat
Game launches for PS5 on June 26 ― Kojima Productions revealed a gameplay clip of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game during a live stream on Sunday. The clip first shows some exploration, featuring a vertically layered music track by Woodkid that dynamically updates its arrangement according to player action. The latter part of the clip shows protagonist Sam fighting Neil in a strang...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Trailers Highlight Story, Equipment
Game launches on September 5 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Marvelous USA began streaming two new trailers for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Sunday. The first trailer previews the story, while the second trailer highlights the particle weapons equipment in the game. The game will launch on September 5. The game will get a physical release for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox S...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Gets Xbox Release
Game available now for Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud ― Square Enix announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that its Final Fantasy XVI game is getting a release for the Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. The game is available now. Square Enix released the game in June 2023 for PlayStation 5 as a PlayStation console exclusive until December 31, 2023. The game received a PC release...
Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō Picture Books About Bread Thief Get Anime
7th book debuts on September 10 ― Kadokawa announced on Monday that Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō (Bread Thief) picture book will have an anime adaptation. The announcement did not reveal the anime's format. Shibata drew the bellow illustration to celebrate the anime's announcement. The picture books center on a piece of bread that also steals bread from bakeries in the city. Shibata published the first...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game Heads to Xbox This Winter
Game launched for PS4 in 2020 ― Square Enix revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade game will come to Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud this winter. Square Enix released the Final Fantasy VII Remake game on PlayStation 4 in April 2020 after a delay from March 2020. The game was a PlayStation exclusive until April 10, 2021. The game's n...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Game Reveals October 21 Launch in Trailer
Game launches for Xbox X|S, PS5, Steam ― Koei Tecmo revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that its Ninja Gaiden 4 game with Platinum Games and Team Ninja will launch for the Xbox series X and S, Xbox Game , PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on October 21. The company describes the game: An Ancient Enemy Returns: An endless rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo in the ...
Solo Leveling: Arise RPG Gets Overdrive Upgrade
feature multiplayer gameplay, adds Xbox Series X|S platform ― Netmarble Neo announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday the Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE the Solo Leveling: Arise action role-playing game for the Xbox Series X and S (as well as Xbox Cloud) in 2026. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE will also be available on PC via Steam this fall. The game adapts ...
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Unveils Beast of Reincarnation Game
Post-apocalyptic action game slated for Xbox X|S, PC, PS5 ― Game Freak Inc. announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday a new game titled Beast of Reincarnation for the Xbox Series X and S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud in 2026. Game Freak later confirmed that the game will also be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The company describes the game: In post-apocalyptic Japan, a la...
Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime's 1st 2 Minutes Streamed
Feline ambush previewed in anime debuting on July 6 ― IGN streamed the first two minutes from the first episode in the television anime of Hawkman and Mecha-Roots' Night of the Living Cat (also written as Nyaight of the Living Cat) manga on Sunday. The anime will premiere on the ABEMA streaming service on July 6 at 11:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. EDT). It will then air on the TV Tokyo channel on July ...
Atlus Announces Persona 4 Remake Game
Original game debuted in 2008 ― Atlus revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday Persona 4 is getting a remake game titled Persona 4 Revival for the Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. The original Persona 4 launched for the PlayStation 2 in 2008. The game received a port for the PlayStation Vita in 2011 under the title Persona 4 Golden. The franchise inspired several spin-off...
Iwa-Kakeru! Climbing Girls U.K. Blu-ray Released on Monday
Also Blu-rays of Vladlove, Woodpecker Detective's Office, Naruto, EX-ARM, Date a Live V, ABCIee Working Diary, Gods Games We Play and A Destructive God Sits Next to Me ― On Monday June 9, Anime Limited will release a Blu-ray of the television anime adaptation of Ryūdai Ishizaka's original Iwa-Kakeru! -Climbing Girls- manga The story centres around girls who compete in sport climbing, particularly cli...
Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Manga Ends; 4 New Manga Launch in Weekly Shonen Jump
Phantom Seer manga duo Tōgo Gotō, Kento Matsūra to launch new manga Harukaze Mound on June 16 ― This year's 28th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo (Chōjun! Chōjō Senpai) manga, and also revealed four new series on Monday. Viz Media and Shueisha's MANGA Plus service started publishing chapters of the manga simultane...
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc ‒ Episode 10
It’s hard to argue with Sebastian being at his devilish best, simultaneously caring for Ciel and gleefully ripping open a tank like my cat Ollie trying to get into the recycling.
Yaiba: Samurai Legend ‒ Episode 10
It's hard not to respect this show's commitment to pumping out the silliest villain concepts imaginable.
Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 10
This episode brings us to the end of the first novel, which means that, as some of us feared, both Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island have significantly fewer episodes to use.
Naver Webtoon Introduces Stricter Hate Speech Guidelines After Controversy
Move follows backlash over amateur webtoon Otherworldly Pongpong Man ― In response to mounting criticism over hate-filled content, Naver Webtoon announced on May 29 it will introduce its revamped content and community guidelines aimed at preventing discriminatory or offensive material. The updated rules will take effect on June 30. The move follows backlash over the amateur webtoon Otherworldly Pong...
Ani-One Asia Streams Dance Dance Danseur Anime as Daily YouTube
Company streams I Have a Crush at Work anime with Romanized Hindi subtitles ― Ani-One Asia began streaming the television anime of George Asakura's Dance Dance Danseur manga as a daily on YouTube on Saturday. The Ani-One India YouTube channel began streaming the television anime of Akamaru Enomoto's I Have a Crush at Work (Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu, also known as Can You Keep a Secr...
Lezhin Launches BL Collection Event Featuring 16 Short Stories
Event releases 2 new short BL stories daily for 8 days ― Lezhin Comics US has launched a new "ABC: Short Stories" event featuring 16 new boys-love short stories released over eight consecutive days. The event release two new boys-love stories daily from June 1-9. As part of the event, readers can redeem bonus coins in their gift boxes each day. The stories released so far include: Dacto's Legroom Ka...
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity TV Anime Releases in India on July 13
Anime premieres in Japan on July 5 ― Netflix is listing the television anime of Saka Mikami's The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) manga for release in India on July 13. The anime premieres on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11 on July 5 at 24:30 JST (effectively, July 6). The anime will stream on Netflix in Japan starting on July 6. Miyuki Kuroki (Her Blue Sky fi...
CITY The Animation Previews Opening Song in 2nd Trailer Video
Anime premieres on July 6 ― The official website for CITY The Animation, the television anime of Keiichi Arawi's CITY manga, started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Sunday. The video previews the opening theme song "Hello" by Riho Furui. The anime's staff also revealed that the show will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on July 7 at 24:30 JST (effectively, July 8 at 12...
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Introduces New Features for Nintendo 64
Switch 2 gets Rewind, CRT filter, control mapping ― Nintendo revealed in a trailer posted on Saturday new features for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which are available now. The update introduces the Rewind feature, CRT filter, and control mapping to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics. The Rewind feature allows players to roll back gameplay to a previous moment to continue the playthr...
Crunchyroll Adds Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo Film
Omnibus film from directors Rintaro, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Katsuhiro Otomo debuted in 1987 ― Crunchyroll is now streaming Project Team Argos and Madhouse's 1987 film Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo in select regions with subtitles in English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. The 50-minute film is a science-fiction anthology with three separate segments with different directors and screenwriters...
Solo Leveling Trading Cards Among Korea's Top Exports on eBay
Solo Leveling cards were the only non-Pokémon product to break into the top 10 toys ranking ― Trading cards based on the webtoon Solo Leveling have emerged as a standout export item in the global e-commerce market. According to eBay Korea's Q1 2025 report on cross-border sales, Solo Leveling cards were the only non-Pokémon product to break into the top 10 best-selling items in the toy category—highl...
Live-Action Grapara! Romantic Comedy Series Unveils More of Main Cast
Gaku Oshida, Rina Hashimoto, Nanaka Yano, Mariya Nagao co-star in July 6 series ― The staff for the live-action series adaptation of writer Airi Katsura and artist Keishi Nishikida's Grapara! manga revealed more of the main cast on Saturday. The cast includes (from left to right): Gaku Oshida (Kamen Rider Zi-O, Trillion Game) Rina Hashimoto (Iyasaretai Otoko) Nanaka Yano Mariya Nagao (former ...
Marvelous Offers Milano's Odd Job Collection Game in English
1999 game gets first official English release ― Marvelous announced during the "Wholesome Direct" livestream on Saturday that the 1999 game Milano's Odd Job Collection (Milano no Arubaito Collection) will get an English release for console and PC. The game features several mini-games for part-time jobs where Milano can earn money. Westone Bit Entertainment and Victor Interactive Software originally d...
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Game Remake Posts 'Cozy Living' Trailer
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on August 27 ― Marvelous revealed during the "Wholesome Direct" livestream on Saturday a new "Cozy Living" trailer for the Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake game. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 27. The company describes the game: Zephyr Town's bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world,...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Introduces New Features in Trailer
New trailer previews Solo Play Story mode, The Path of a Demon Slayer, VS mode, Gear, Training Mode, Mastery ― Sega began streaming a trailer to introduce the new features in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, the sequel game to the 2021 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles game, on Saturday. The features previewed in the trailer include the Solo Play Story...
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Game Streams System Trailer
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on July 25 ― Spike Chunsoft began streaming on Friday a system trailer for No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files game, a new entry in the Kōtarō Uchikoshi's AI: The Somnium Files series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 25. Similarly to the main series, the new title follows protagoni...
Tamagotchi Plaza Game's Switch 2 Trailer Showcases Exclusive Shops
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on June 26 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment streamed a new trailer showcasing the Nintendo Switch edition of the Tamagotchi Plaza game on Saturday. The Switch 2 edition of the game will feature three shops with mouse controls, the "Sushi Shop," the "Shuriken Shop," and the "Sushi Shuriken Shop," bringing its total number of shops to 15. Tamagotchi Plaza will launch for ...
Deadline: Orville Peck s Cast of New Live-Action Street Fighter Film
Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, WWE professional wrestler Roman Reigns to co-star ― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Friday that country musician Orville Peck (Cabaret Broadway play) will the cast of Legendary Entertainment's planned live-action film adaptation of CAPCOM's Street Fighter fighting game series. This will be his feature film acting debut after performing on ...
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Casts Zutomayo Band Member ACAne
ACAne voices 5-second scene as student in episode 10 ― The official website for the second season for the television anime of Asato Mizu's Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (Aharen Is Indecipherable) romantic comedy manga announced that Zutomayo band member ACAne is voicing a student in the 10th episode on Monday. (Zutomayo performs the current opening theme song.) ACAne noted that the role is about five secon...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 26-June 1
Elden Ring Nightreign for PS5 debuts at #1, PS4 version debuts at #3 ― Japan's Game Ranking: May 26-June 1 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Elden Ring Nightreign FromSoftware May 30 42,758 42,758 2NSwFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Level 5 May 22 11,756 94,724 3PS4Elden Ring Nightreign FromSoftware May 30 8,505 8,505 4NSwMobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle D...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 26-June 1
The Apothecary Diaries ranks at #4 with 3.6% rating ― An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Thursday, May 29 at 8:00 a.m. and earned a 16.3% rating. A separate episode aired on Friday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. and earned a 5.7% rating. The new live-action weekday morning s...
Rock is a Lady's Modesty ‒ Episode 10
I understand why Tamaki has been a divisive character, so I just want to say that I was totally right about her, and you doubters owe both of us an apology.
Gakkō dewa Oshiete Kurenai Taisetsu na Koto Anime to Debut on July 5
― The staff for the television anime of the Gakkō dewa Oshiete Kurenai Taisetsu na Koto (Important Things They Don't Teach You at School) children's guidebook series announced on Saturday that the anime will premiere within the Iniminimanimo (a reference to the English counting-out rhyme "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe") program on TV Tokyo on July 5 at 7:00 a.m. (July 4 at 6:00 p.m. EDT). It will also stre...
The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime to Debut on July 5
― The official website for the television anime of writer Norishiro-chan and artist Yukiji Setsuda's The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses (Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime) manga posted the anime's July 5 premiere date and main visual on Saturday. The visual shows Ciel, Anemone, and Gore whispering "Shhh!" as they wield their weapons behind Toto's back. The anime will first premiere for free ex...
Netflix Streams Live-Action Cells at Work! Film in India
Collection 3 of Detective Conan anime streams in India on June 25 ― Netflix is listing the live-action film of Akane Shimizu's Cells at Work! (Hataraku Saibō) manga for release in India on June 13. It is listing "collection 3" of the Detective Conan anime for release in India on June 25. The Cells at Work! film opened in Japan on December 13 and ranked at #1. The film sold a total of 612,000 tickets ...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Reveals Theme Songs in New Video
-SKS- ZIGZAG, Chilli Beans perform themes; anime to have at AX ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Sho Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed the show's new trailer, main visual, and theme song information on Saturday. Video available worldwide outside of Japan Video available in Japan only -SKS- ZIGZAG performs the opening...
Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1's Teaser Unveils Spring 2026 Debut
Japanese title indicates 2-3 parts ― An event for the Sound! Euphonium franchise debuted a new teaser trailer for the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project on Saturday. The teaser announces that the first part will open next spring. The Japanese title of the first part, Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Zenpen, indicates that the project will have two to three parts. The third 13-episode season of...
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 15th Season on July 13
Theme of new season is "remains" ― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 15th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on July 13. The theme for this season is "remains." Cast in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Yutaka Shimizu, Ponzu, Satoko Tsuchiya, Kōichi Kosse, Nana Akuzawa, Yūta Hoshino, Hina ...
Crunchyroll Hosts Early Mumbai Screening of Gachiakuta TV Anime on July 4
Anime debuts in Japan on July 6 ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga will have a premiere event in India through an advanced screening. The "Gachiakuta World Takeover" event will take place at PVR Icon in Mumbai on July 4. The anime will debut in Japan on July 6 and will air on CBC, TBS, and 26 other channels. Crunchyroll has announced six more...
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game Releases for Steam This Year
Game launched for PS4/5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S last year ― Idea Factory International announced on Friday it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game for Steam this year. A Steam page for the game has opened. The game launched physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in the West in May 2024. The game then launched physically and digitally for Xbox ...
Lego Announces One Piece Sets
The Straw Hat crew must have eaten the Lego Lego Fruit ― The One Piece franchise announced that the iconic manga, anime, and now live-action series will receive the Lego treatment on Thursday, and pre-orders have already begun. Netflix notes that these sets are for the first season of the live-action One Piece series. The set include the Lego One Piece Windmill Village Hut, Buggy The Clown's Circus ...
Megan Thee Stallion Appears at Dream Con in Bleach Cosplay
Rapper appeared on stage as Bleach's Yoruichi ― American rapper Megan Thee Stallion appeared at Dream Con dressed as Bleach character Yoruichi in Houston on May 30. In an Instagram post, the rapper wrote “Yoruichi Thee Stallion at Dream Convention” with several pictures of herself in her Yoruichi outfit. Stallion also posted two photos of her nails, which were painted as Bleach character Kon. Megan T...
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime Streams Teaser Promo Video
Minami Tanaka, Kenshō Ono star in 2025 anime ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kyōsuke Nishiki's Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right (Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan) manga began streaming a teaser promotional video on Saturday. The anime will premiere in 2025. The anime stars: Minami Tanaka as Luna Ishikawa, a second-year vampire transfer student at Kashinokidai High School who actuall...
Ratatan Game From Patapon Developers Launches in Early Access on July 25
New trailer streamed for rhythm roguelike action game ― Japanese developer Ratata Arts revealed on Friday at Summer Games Fest that its Ratatan "rhythm roguelike action game" will launch in early access on Steam on July 25. The game's Steam page describes the game: Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay ing up ...
Tribute Games Announces Scott Pilgrim EX Game for Release in 2026
Bryan Lee O'Malley, Bendavid Grabinski, Paul Robertson, Anamanaguchi involved in side-scrolling game ― The Summer Games Fest event on Friday revealed that Montreal-based Tribute Games (TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) is developing the Scott Pilgrim EX game for release in 2026. Original creator Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off scriptwriter Bendavid Grabinski, pixel artist Paul Robertson, and comp...
Mecha Break Multiplayer Shooter Game Launches on July 1
Hiroyuki Sawano composes song for game ― Amazing Seasun Games revealed a new trailer at Summer Games Fest for its Mecha Break game on Friday. The game will launch for PC via Steam, Steam Deck, and Xbox Series X|S on July 1. Hiroyuki Sawano composed the song "UPGRADE(D)" for the game, heard in the above trailer. Amazing Seasun Games describes the game: Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer third-person shooter...
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 10
I found Scop the Talking Mole's return pretty enjoyable, even if the extended chronicles of his fanciful adventure to Tokyo are literally only here to waste everyone's time with a bunch of silly nonsense.
Ryu ga Gotoku Studio Reveals 'Project Century' Game's Title as Stranger Than Heaven
Game's new videos reveal setting in both 1915, 1943 ― Japanese developer Ryu ga Gotoku Studio officially revealed that its "Project Century" codenamed game is now titled Stranger Than Heaven. While the game was originally announced as taking place in 1915, the trailers below reveal the game will also take place in 1943. Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ryū ga Gotoku 8 Ga...
Brownies, Bandai Namco Reveal Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree Game
Rogulite game to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Switch ― Bandai Namco Entertainment and Japanese developer Brownies revealed the Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game at the Summer Games Fest livestream event on Friday. Hitoshi Sakimoto is composing the soundtrack. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: Set in distant lands, the tranquil Shinju villag...
Street Fighter 6 Game to Add Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, Ingrid in Year 3
Sagat launches this summer ― Capcom revealed during Summer Games Fest on Friday the characters that will appear in Year 3 for the Street Fighter 6 fighting game. Sagat will release this summer, C. Viper will release this fall, Alex will release in early spring 2026, and Ingrid will release in late spring 2026. The game added Elena to the roster on June 5. Elena is the fourth character in the game's Y...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 45
It’s hard to say which of the many disastrous decisions made by the Shi clan truly brought the army to their gates.
Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game Reveals Platforms in New Trailer
Game announced in early 2022 is available for pre-registration now ― Netmarble revealed a new video at Summer Games Fest on Friday for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its open-world game based on Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) manga franchise. The game was first announced in January 2022. The game will launch for iOS, Android, PC via Steam, and on PlayStation 5. Pre-registra...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Reveals New Trailer
Game slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026 ― Capcom unveiled during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream Friday a trailer for its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game. The game is slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. Tthe remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on May 23. CAPCOM debuted the O...
Code Vein Game Gets Sequel in 2026
Code Vein II to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream on Friday that the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game is getting a sequel titled Code Vein II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. The company unveiled a trailer: Bandai Namco describes the game: CODE VEIN II features a deep narrativ...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Trailer Reveals Hatsune Miku, Like a Dragon, Persona 5, Minecraft Crossovers; September 25 Release (Updated)
Miku, Ichiban, Joker, Steve appear in trailer ― The Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream unveiled on Friday a trailer for Sega's Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game. The video reveals that the game will launch on September 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will feature guests from other Sega franchises including Hatsune Miku,...
Death Stranding 2 Game's Video Features Neil, Lucy
Luca Marinelli plays Neil, Alissa Jung plays Lucy in Hideo Kojima's game on June 26 ― The Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream unveiled on Friday a new video for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game featuring Luca Marinelli as Neil and Alissa Jung as Lucy. Kojima also appeared on the stage: The game is slated for release for PlayStation 5 on June 26. The collector's edition gives purchaser...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 1-7
I★CHU: Halfway Through The Idol, Log Horizon anime; Kill Blue, The Bugle Call: Song of War manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date I★CHU: Halfway Through The Idol BDPlease Anime Limited US$49.99 June 3 The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$59.98 June 3 Log Horizon Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 June 3 Log Horizon Sea...
Viz Media Reveals Releases for Bug Ego, Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Sakamoto Holidays, More Manga
Also: Magical Girl Dandelion, Statues, The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen, more ― Viz Media announced the following new physical and digital licenses and releases on Friday: Title: Bug Ego Authors: ONE (story), Kiyoto Shitara (art) Release: Spring 2026 Summary: A new series from ONE, the creator of One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100! Two students find “hacks” that change reality, but it takes only one...
Toonami to Air Dragon Ball Daima Anime
Anime debuts on programming block on June 14 ― Adult Swim's Toonami programming block announced on Thursday that it is adding the Dragon Ball Daima anime on June 14 at 12:30 a.m. EDT (effectively, June 15). The schedule for June 14 is (all times EDT, with Dragon Ball Daima first episode being longer than normal): 12:00 a.m. – Lazarus 12:30 a.m. – Dragon Ball Daima 1:15 a.m. – Bleach: Thousand-Year Bl...
Anime Expo 2025 Hosts World Premieres for Leviathan, A Star Brighter than the Sun Anime, Reveals More Guests
Also: Megumi Ogata, Junya Enoki, Natsuki Hanae, Ayako Kawasumi, more attend July 3-6 event ― The official X/Twitter for Anime Expo announced on Friday that this year's event will screen the world premiere of Orange's anime series of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan novel series with Qubic Pictures on July 4 at 7:15 p.m. The anime will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 10. The event also ann...
Wind Breaker Season 2 ‒ Episode 23
I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe this storyline should have gone on a little longer.
Live-Action Chihayafuru Sequel Series' Promo Video Previews Perfume's Theme Song
Pop group also performed theme song for 2016 live-action Chihayafuru films ― The official X/Twitter for Chihayafuru -Meguri-, the new live-action television series adaptation of Yuki Suetsugu's Chihayafuru manga, began streaming on Friday a promotional video, and it previews the series' theme song "Megu (from the series title's "Meguri") Loop" by pop group Perfume: 待っていれば必ずくる、一瞬を逃さないで #Perfum...
Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof ‒ Episode 9
It was only a matter of time until we got an episode like this where we set some concrete rules about Satoko's powers.
Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, July 6 Debut
The Yellow Monkey, Wanima contribute opening, ending songs ― The staff for the television anime of Hawkman and Mecha-Roots' Night of the Living Cat (also written as Nyaight of the Living Cat) manga posted the anime's main promotional video and main visual on Friday. The video announces more cast and premiere information for the anime, and it also announces and previews the theme songs. The ne...
Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Ending Song, July 1 Debut
Kana Hanazawa, Tomokazu Sugita perform "GORI☆GORI Feez e-Girl!!" ending as their characters ― Kadokawa began streaming a new promotional video for the television anime of Masakuni Igarashi's Detectives These Days Are Crazy! (Mattaku Saikin no Tantei Tokitara) manga on Friday. The video announces more staff , the ending theme song, and July 1 premiere date for the anime. The newly announced sta...
Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women Anime Premieres on July 1
Uzuho performs opening theme song "Can't you high!?" ― WWWave Corporation revealed on Friday the July 1 premiere date for the television anime of writer Chinjao Musume and artist Tama Nogami's Chuhai Lips: Canned Flavor of Married Women (Hitozuma no Kuchibiru wa Kan Chūhai no Aji ga Shite) manga. The company also revealed the anime's opening theme song "Can't you high!?" by Uzuho. WWWave Corporation ...
Hotel Inhumans Anime Reveals July 6 TV Debut in Video (Updated)
Imase, NOA perform theme songs ― The official website for the television anime of Ao Tajima's Hotel Inhumans manga unveiled a main promotional video, new visual, July 6 television debut, and opening and ending theme song information on Friday. Update: Region-free version is below. ◇◆┈┈••✼••┈┈◆◇ 本PV公開◇◆┈┈••✼••┈┈◆◇TVアニメ「#ホテル・インヒューマンズ 」2025年7月6日(日)23時45分よりテレ東系列ほかにて放送開始！星 生朗：#小林裕介灰咲沙羅：#白浜灯奈乃二人のコンシェルジュ...
Haigakura Anime Restarts From 1st Episode on July 3
Anime had delayed episode 8 and onward in November ― The staff of the television anime of Shinobu Takayama's Haigakura manga announced on Friday that the anime will restart from the first episode on July 3. The staff revealed a video for the anime's resumption. The anime will restart on July 3 on Tokyo MX at 25:30 (effectively July 4 at 1:30 a.m.), before airing on BS-Asahi on July 4 and Sun TV on Ju...
Hero Without a Class TV Anime Debuts in October
― The official website for the television anime of author Shichio Kuzu and illustrator Yumehito Ueda's Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) novel series revealed on Friday the anime will debut in October. The anime will air on television and will also stream on d Anime Store in Japan. The anime stars Kenshō Ono as Allele, Saori Hayam...
Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Anime Reveals Staff, Cast in 1st Promo Video
Azusa Tachibana, Maaya Uchida star in anime ― The staff of the television anime adaptation Yuritaro's Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai) horror action manga revealed on Friday the anime's first promotional video, staff, and cast. The anime will star Azusa Tachibana as Kaya-chan and Maaya Uchida as Chie-sensei. Hiroshi Ikehata (365 Days to the Wedding, Kiratto Pri☆Chan) is directing the a...
Sanda Anime Reveals New Promo Video, October 3 Debut, World Premiere at Anime Expo
Anime adds 4 more cast ― The staff of television anime of Paru Itagaki's SANDA manga revealed on Friday the show's October 3 debut, world premiere at Anime Expo, second teaser promotional video, and more cast. Anime Expo will host a world premiere event on July 4. Manga creator Paru Itagaki, director Tomohisa Shimoyama, and Science Saru producer Kohei Sakita will attend the premiere. The even...
Live-Action Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko Season 2's Trailer Unveils Opening Song
HashiMelo sings "yosumi" for 2nd Stage premiering on June 26 ― The staff for Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko 2nd Stage ((Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru 2nd Stage), the sequel live-action series adaptation of Sal Jiang's office girls-love manga Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko (Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru), posted a new trailer on Friday. The trailer announces and previews the openin...
Ani-One Asia Streams Devils' Line Anime in India
Anime based on Ryo Hanada's manga streams on YouTube ― Ani-One Asia began streaming the anime of Ryo Hanada's Devils' Line manga in India on Sunday. Ani-One Asia describes the anime: In a world where vampires live hidden among humans, the police form a secret unit to handle rising attacks. Yuki Anzai, a half-vampire officer who's never tasted blood, rescues a student named Tsukasa—and feels an urge h...
All You Need is Kill Anime Stars Ai Mikami, Natsuki Hanae
Mikami plays Rita, Hanae plays Keiji in adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Yoshitoshi ABe's sci-fi light novel ― The staff for Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel announced the anime's main cast on Friday. The anime will star: Ai Mikami as Rita, who has "closed herself off emotionally, building ...
Studio 4°C's ChaO Anime Film Reveals Kumi Koda's Theme Song in Trailer
Poster visual also revealed for film opening in Japan on August 15 ― Studio 4°C revealed a new trailer on Friday for its new anime feature film ChaO. The video previews Kumi Koda's theme song "ChaO!," written specifically for the film. The staff also revealed a new poster visual for the film. The film will open in Japanese theaters on August 15. GKIDS has licensed the film. The film will premiere at ...
DAN DA DAN Evil Eye Anime Theatrical Cut Review
Fun as it is, Evil Eye isn't really a movie. You will find plenty of exposition, a rising action, and a falling action—but nothing resembling a satisfactory conclusion. ― Fans of DAN DA DAN have nothing to fear but the Evil Eye as we head into the second season of the supernatural action series. Evil Eye is the theatrical cut of the anime's first three episodes, a now tried-and-true promotional avenu...
Summon Clow Cards & Block UV With Card Captor Sakura's Sealing Wand Umbrella
Sport Sakura Kinomoto's backpack as well. ― The NHK Character shop announced the Card Captor Sakura sealing wand umbrella on May 23. The umbrella goes on sale on June 6 Japan time at the Card Captor Sakura Takarabako Osaka store and NHK Character Shop online store. The umbrella doubles as protection against the rain and sun as it blocks 100% of ultraviolet and visible light. The NHK Character shop al...
Gachiakuta TV Anime Reveals Premiere Screenings in 15 Countries Before July 6 Debut
Theme songs, more cast revealed ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga will have a premiere event through advanced screenings in 15 countries and regions before the anime's worldwide streaming debut. The staff also began streaming a new promotional video. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song. The band Paledusk will perform the op...
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 5 Debut (Updated)
Tatsuya Kitani, UshioReira perform theme songs for CloverWorks anime to stream on Netflix this year ― The staff for the television anime of Saka Mikami's The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) manga began streaming on Friday a new promotional video, and it reveals the opening theme song "Manazashi wa Hikari" (The Gaze is a Light) by Tatsuya Kitani, the ending theme song "...
Fermat no Ryōri Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artist, July 5 TV Debut
Solo artist Oshikikeigo performs opening theme ― The staff for the television anime of Yūgo Kobayashi's Fermat no Ryōri (Cuisson dans le Fermat or Fermat's Cuisine) manga revealed on Friday that the anime will debut on television on July 5 on TV Asahi and its s. The anime will air on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. in the "IMAnimation" programming block. Solo artist Oshikikeigo will perform the ope...
Initial D, MF Ghost Manga Get Subaru and Subaru Sequel in July
Shuuichi Shigeno's new story follows 2 drivers linked to previous manga's characters ― The official website for Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine announced on Friday that Shuuichi Shigeno will launch the Subaru and Subaru (Subaru to Subaru) manga series in the magazine in July. The new manga continues the shared storyline of Shigeno's Initial D and MF Ghost manga, and it follows two characters named S...
Kaiju No. 8 Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Next chapter launches on June 20 ― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website announced on Friday that Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga will end in two chapters. The next chapter (128) will launch on June 20, and the 129th chapter will be the final one. Matsumoto launched the manga in July 2020 on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website. Shueisha published the manga's 15th compiled book volume on March 4. Viz Media ...
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