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. […]
ADN Apologizes After Accidentally Revealing Unconfirmed Dandadan Season 3 Release Date
Animation Digital Network (ADN) has apologized after mistakenly posting an unconfirmed release window for Dandadan Season 3, briefly stating that the anime would premiere in January 2027 before deleting the announcement. The French anime streaming service later clarified that the information was published in error and that no official release date has been announced for […]
Summer Time Rendering Live-Action Movie Officially Set for 2027, Ken Ninomiya to Direct
More than four years after a live-action adaptation was first announced, Summer Time Rendering has finally received a major update. The official X account for the series has confirmed that the live-action film will premiere in 2027, with Ken Ninomiya attached as director. The announcement was made on July 22, the same date on which […]
Ao Ashi Season 2 Collaborates With Japan Sports Agency to Inspire Young Athletes!
Ahead of its highly anticipated return, Ao Ashi Season 2 has announced a special collaboration with Japan’s Sports Agency (Japan Sports Agency / スポーツ庁), celebrating the values of perseverance and personal growth through sports. Alongside the announcement, a brand-new collaboration poster featuring the anime’s main visual has also been released: The collaboration was announced through […]
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka Releases New 90-Second Trailer Ahead of Live-Action Premiere
The upcoming live-action GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka has released a brand-new 90-second trailer, offering fans their best look yet at Takashi Sorimachi’s return as the legendary teacher Eikichi Onizuka. The preview showcases Onizuka navigating the challenges of modern-day education, teasing how the iconic teacher will take on a new generation of students in Japan’s Reiwa […]
D.Gray-man Goes on Hiatus Due to Katsura Hoshino’s Health, Scheduled to Return in October
Fans waiting for the next chapter of D.Gray-man will have to wait a little longer. The Jump SQ. Editorial Department has announced that the manga will be absent from the upcoming issue of Jump SQ.RISE 2026 SUMMER due to creator Katsura Hoshino’s health. The series is currently scheduled to return in the next issue, Jump […]
Crunchyroll Officially Launches in Taiwan, Continuing Its Expansion Across Asia
Crunchyroll has officially launched its localized service in Taiwan, marking another major step in the anime streaming platform’s expansion across Asia. The company has also launched official Crunchyroll Taiwan social media accounts, including a dedicated Instagram page, signaling the start of its localized presence in the region after previously announcing its expansion plans earlier this […]
Yani Neko Voice Actor Toru Inada’s Cosplay Goes Viral for Looking “Too Real”
The latest issue of Weekly Young Magazine has surprised fans with a unique cosplay collaboration featuring the cast of the TV anime Yani Neko. While model and cosplayer Kokoro Shinozaki appeared as the series’ protagonist, it was veteran voice actor Toru Inada who stole the spotlight after cosplaying the very character he voices. Following the […]
Veteran Animator Says She Accepts Losing Her Job to AI as Anime Industry Faces Major Shift
Japan’s anime industry is standing at a crossroads as artificial intelligence begins making its way into animation production. While studios continue to deal with labor shortages, rising production demands, and copyright concerns, a new television report has revealed that many companies are already preparing for an AI-assisted future, even if the topic remains highly controversial. […]
Wuthering Waves Game Is Receiving An Animated Series
Wuthering Waves is officially expanding beyond the game. Kuro Games has announced a brand-new animated project titled Wuthering Waves: Elysium, marking the latest addition to the franchise. The announcement was made through Kuro Onroad, Kuro Games’ official animation brand, which unveiled the project’s title and confirmed that more information will be shared in the future. […]
Oyasumi Punpun Creator Inio Asano Says AI Restrictions Are One Reason His Manga Went on Hiatus
Goodnight Punpun creator Inio Asano has opened up about why his manga Mujina Into the Deep is currently on hiatus, revealing that the manga industry’s cautious stance toward generative AI is one of the factors behind the decision. The acclaimed manga artist recently appeared on WEEKLY OCHIAI, a talk show hosted by Japanese media artist […]
BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA Reveals Ominous New Fairy Visual and Third Promotional Video
Bushiroad has released a brand-new Fairy Visual and the third promotional video for its ongoing original anime BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA, following the broadcast of Episode 5. The update shifts the spotlight onto the mysterious character Viola, whose growing role in the story has quickly become one of the biggest talking points among fans. Alongside the […]
One Piece Creator Eiichiro Oda Hosts Rare Dinner With Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, MHA, Slam Dunk And Many More Influential Manga Creators Of The Last 30 Years
It’s not every day that some of the biggest names in the manga industry gather around the same table. That’s exactly what happened this week, as One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda hosted a private dinner attended by several legendary manga creators, creating a moment that quickly went viral among fans. The gathering was revealed by […]
Japan Government Moves to Protect Voice Actors From AI Voice Cloning
The rapid rise of generative AI has opened up new possibilities for creators, but it has also raised growing concerns about the unauthorized use of people’s voices. Now, Japan is taking a major step toward protecting voice actors, singers, and public figures from AI voice cloning. Japan’s Ministry of Justice has released a draft guideline […]
Asuka’s Voice Actress Recalls When Japanese TV Mocked Anime Fans and Voice Actors
Being an anime fan today is completely different from what it was decades ago. Anime has become one of Japan’s biggest cultural exports, voice actors regularly appear on television, and millions of fans proudly share their collections, cosplay, and conventions online. But according to legendary voice actress Yuko Miyamura, that wasn’t always the case. Yuko […]
Ufotable’s Mahoyo Reveals New Trailer & November 20 Release Date
The upcoming highly anticipated anime movie by studio Ufotable, Mahoyo (Japanese Name: Mahoutsukai no Yoru, English Name: Witch on the Holy Night, Synonym: A Magician’s Night) has released a new key visual reveal teaser. They have revealed that the Mahoyo movie will hit Japanese cinemas on November 20, 2026. The official YouTube channel of Aniplex […]
Black Clover Season 2 Reveals First Trailer, Episode 1 Synopsis & Main Staff
The long-awaited Black Clover Season 2 has officially released its first trailer during Anime Expo 2026 ahead of its online release. Although the trailer has yet to be released publicly online, attendees at Anime Expo were given an exclusive first look at the upcoming season. Many fans who attended the premiere have praised the visuals […]
Classic CLAMP Manga’s Anime ‘Magic Knight Rayearth’ Reveals New Trailer, Main Visual, More Cast & October Premiere Date
The upcoming TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth (Japanese Name: Majikku Naito Reiāsu) has released a brand-new trailer, main key visual, additional cast members, and confirmed its premiere date. The anime is scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2026, with E&H Production handling the animation. The series is a brand-new adaptation of CLAMP’s beloved fantasy manga, […]
‘Gurren Lagann’ & ‘Kill la Kill’ Creators Are Reuniting for a Brand-New Anime Project At Studio TRIGGER
A brand-new anime project from the legendary duo behind Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill is officially in the works. During Studio TRIGGER’s Anime Expo 2026 panel, it was revealed that director Hiroyuki Imaishi and writer Kazuki Nakashima are once again collaborating on a brand-new original project for Studio TRIGGER. No title, release window, story […]
Sword Art Online Author’s New Anime ‘Devils’ Crest’ Releases First Trailer And Theme Song By Ado
The upcoming TV anime Devils’ Crest (originally titled Demons’ Crest in Japan), the latest work from Sword Art Online and Accel World creator Reki Kawahara, has unveiled its first trailer, key visual, main cast, opening theme, and premiere date. The anime is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on November 6, 2026, with […]