Gabriel Dropout Manga Will End in The Next Chapter After Nearly 13 Years of Serialization
After entertaining readers for more than a decade, Ukami’s beloved comedy manga Gabriel Dropout is officially coming to an end. The announcement was made in the September issue of Kadokawa’s Dengeki Daioh G magazine, which confirmed that the manga will conclude with its next chapter. Gabriel Dropout first began serialization on December 27, 2013, in […]
TV Tokyo Reveals Naruto, BLEACH, and Black Clover Will Lead Its Future Growth Strategy
TV Tokyo Holdings has outlined its future anime business strategy, identifying Naruto, BLEACH, and Black Clover as key franchises that will drive the company’s global growth in the coming years. The plans were revealed as part of the company’s first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027, highlighting how some of anime’s biggest […]
JJK and Evangelion Star Megumi Ogata Says She’s “Heartbroken” Over AI Voice Cloning as Japan Moves Toward New Voice Rights Guidelines
Megumi Ogata, the acclaimed voice actress behind Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yuta Okkotsu in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and several other iconic anime characters, has spoken out against the growing misuse of AI-generated voices, calling the unauthorized cloning of voice actors’ performances “heartbreaking.” Her comments come as Japan takes a significant step toward strengthening […]
Japan Arrests Alleged First Uploader Behind Major Anime Torrent Site Nyaa in Landmark Anti-Piracy Case
Japanese authorities have arrested a man accused of acting as the “First Uploader” (Seeder) behind pirated content distributed through Nyaa (nyaa.si), one of the world’s largest torrent indexes for anime, manga, games, and other Japanese media. The arrest, announced by Japanese anti-piracy organization CODA, is being described as a landmark case in the fight against […]
Japan’s Developmental Disabilities Association Says It Negotiated Expert Supervision for Mii-chan and Yamada-san Anime Adaptation
The controversy surrounding the upcoming Mii-chan and Yamada-san anime adaptation has taken another turn after Tomoko Katsuyama, founder and secretary-general of Japan’s Developmental Disabilities Association, publicly clarified the organization’s role and revealed that she negotiated for expert supervision and staff training to be included in the anime. Her comments come after a response attributed to […]
Gachiakuta Season 2 Reveals First Look PV Featuring New Footage
The highly anticipated Gachiakuta Season 2 has released its First Look PV, giving fans their first official glimpse at the upcoming season with several new scenes from the anime. The promotional video was previously shown exclusively during Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles and the 25th Taipei International Comics & Animation Expo in Taiwan. It […]
My Hero Academia Creator Kohei Horikoshi Returns to Weekly Shonen Jump With New One-Shot Manga
Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, is officially returning to Weekly Shonen Jump with his first new manga since the hit superhero series concluded in August 2025. Shueisha announced that Horikoshi’s brand-new one-shot, Warawanaide yo, Shijima-san (Don’t Laugh, Shijima-san), will debut in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #37/38, releasing on August 10. The manga […]
Kenshi Yonezu Reveals Naruto Inspired His Childhood Dream of Becoming a Manga Artist Before He Chose Music Instead
Kenshi Yonezu, one of Japan’s most celebrated musicians and the artist behind theme songs for numerous anime, has revealed that Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto was the first Weekly Shonen Jump manga he ever read and the series that inspired him to dream of becoming a manga artist before ultimately leading him toward a career in music. […]
BanG Dream! Support Guitarist Mei Nekozuki Passes Away
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of guitarist Mei Nekozuki announced on July 26 that she has passed away. The news was shared by her family, who thanked fans for their support throughout her life and confirmed that the funeral would be held privately for immediate family members. Nekozuki was known for her work as […]
GATE Season 2 Anime to Recruit Official Ending Theme Singer Through Public Audition
The upcoming GATE SEASON 2: Jieitai Kano Umi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri (English Name: GATE 2: Tides of Conflict) anime is giving aspiring singers a chance to become part of the series, announcing an open audition to select the anime’s official ending theme performer. The announcement was made as part of UtaOdori Collection 2026 Autumn, where […]
Mii-chan and Yamada-san Anime Faces Growing Backlash Over Sensitive Portrayal of Disability; Production Committee Responds
The newly announced Mii-chan and Yamada-san anime has become one of the most controversial anime projects announced this year, with widespread criticism emerging online just days after its 2027 adaptation was revealed. While the anime adaptation was initially announced alongside a teaser promotional video and commemorative illustration by manga creator Nene Azuki, the conversation quickly […]
Studio ENGI To Animate The 4th Season Of KonoSuba
The official X account of “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!” anime series (Japanese Name: Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!, Also Simply Known As KonoSuba) based on the original light novel by Akatsuki Natsume and Mishima Kurone revealed that this anime is receiving a season 4. Season 4 of KonoSuba is set to release next year, 2027. The official X Account […]
Garena Free Fire Anime Officially Titled FREE FIRE: Daybreak, Premieres in Spring 2027
Garena and KADOKAWA have unveiled new details for the upcoming FREE FIRE: Daybreak anime, officially confirming the series’ title, a Spring 2027 premiere window, the main production staff, as well as a new promotional trailer and key visual. The anime adaptation was first announced last year as part of Garena and KADOKAWA’s collaboration. The latest […]
Galaxy Express 999 Is Getting a Brand-New Anime Movie Nearly 50 Years Later From Toei Animation
A brand-new Galaxy Express 999 theatrical anime film has officially been announced, marking the franchise’s long-awaited return to the big screen nearly five decades after the original movie premiered. The new film will be produced by Toei Animation, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. It was also announced that legendary director Rintaro, who […]
NIPPON SANGOKU Creator Deactivates Their X Account After Asking Fans Not to Share Sexually Explicit BL Fanworks Directly
The creator of NIPPON SANGOKU, Ikka Matsuki, has deactivated their official X account following a series of posts discussing fan interpretations of the manga and asking readers not to directly share sexually explicit fanworks featuring characters from the series. Before deactivating the account, Matsuki apologized for using emotional language, clarified that they appreciated fan art, […]
Doraemon 46th Movie Set in 19th-Century London Officially Announced!
The next Doraemon movie has officially been announced. Doraemon The Movie 2027: Nobita’s Steam-Powered Time Machine (Japanese Name: Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Jōki Jikansha) will premiere in Spring 2027, with a super teaser trailer and teaser visual released alongside the announcement. The film marks the 46th installment in the long-running Doraemon movie series and will […]
Romance Manga Kusunoki-san Failed to Debut in High School Gets TV Anime!
The romance comedy manga “Kusunoki-san Failed to Debut in High School” (Japanese Title: A, Also Known As: Kusunoki’s Flunking Her High School Glow-Up) by Mii Mitsuki is getting an anime adaptation. The official X account of this anime has been created. The official X account of this anime shared the new key visual, and the […]
Make Heroine wo Katasetai!! Manga Serialization Ends After Creators Claim Breakdown in Trust With Publisher
The creators of Make Heroine wo Katasetai!! (English name: I Want the Losing Heroine to Win!!) have announced that the manga’s serialization on Akita Shoten’s Champion Cross will end immediately, with publication of the series also coming to a halt. In a joint statement released by original creator Michiru Nakayama and artist Tatsuwaipu, the pair […]
WIT Studio & Production I.G Parent Reports $8.2 Million Animation Loss Despite Having Higher Revenue
IG Port, the parent company of Production I.G, WIT Studio, Signal.MD and Mag Garden, has released its financial results for the fiscal year ended May 2026, reporting a significant decline in profit despite continuing work on major anime projects such as THE ONE PIECE, Haikyu!! VS The Little Giant, and Kaiju No. 8: Narumi’s Days […]
Kingdom 5: The Decisive Battle of Souls Becomes Japan’s Biggest Live-Action Opening of 2026
The fifth Kingdom live-action film has stormed the Japanese box office. Kingdom: The Decisive Battle of Souls (Kingdom: Tamashii no Kessen) debuted at No. 1 during its opening weekend, delivering the biggest opening for a Japanese live-action film released in 2026. The film opened across 521 screens in Japan, including IMAX, MX4D, and 4DX formats. […]