Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 6-12

Pokémon Pokopia stays at #1 for 6 weeks straight; Starfield debuts at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-19/japan-video-game-rankings-april-6-12/.236553

Korea Cartoonists Association to Hold Webtoon Forum on Cyberbullying, Mental Health

Webtoon artists like Super Pink, Raha Lee will present at event on April 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-19/korea-cartoonists-association-to-hold-webtoon-forum-on-cyberbullying-mental-health/.236514

'Covet the Scholar, Princess' Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Adaptation

Historical romance series combines palace intrigue with political drama

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-19/covet-the-scholar-princess-webtoon-confirmed-for-live-action-adaptation/.236517

Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Game Launches Open Beta Test Next Week

Game's 7-minute introduction trailer also streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-19/granblue-fantasy-relink-endless-ragnarok-game-launches-open-beta-test-next-week/.236543

Anime Expo Hosts Livetune, TeddyLoid, Kazuo Maekawa, karory

Con hosts "JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID Powered by DWANGO" event on July 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-18/anime-expo-hosts-livetune-teddyloid-kazuo-maekawa-karory/.236520

Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Cast, Staff for Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy, Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime

Both dubs debut on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-18/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-cast-staff-for-mistress-kanan-is-devilishly-easy-ascendance-of-a-/.236519

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Game Wins BAFTA Award

Game was nominated for 7 awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-18/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-game-wins-bafta-award/.236516