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. […]
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. […]