Le Paradis Manga Magazine Ends Publication in February 2026

Magazine launched in 2009 aiming to publish cutting edge romance comics

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-31/le-paradis-manga-magazine-ends-publication-in-february-2026/.230506

Let This Grieving Soul Retire! TV Anime Casts Himika Akaneya

Akaneya voices Ryuulan, character debuts in episode 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-31/let-this-grieving-soul-retire-tv-anime-casts-himika-akaneya/.230504

Cross Infinite World Reveals 2 New Light Novel Licenses for December Debut

If the Heroine Wants My Fiancé, I'll Marry a Yandere Villain Instead!; Breaking Up Was the Plan, the Duke Falling For the Villainess Was Not! debut on December 31 digitally

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-31/cross-infinite-world-reveals-2-new-light-novel-licenses-for-december-debut/.230503

Crunchyroll Streams 1st Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie – Finale Anime

1st film opened in Japan in September 2024; 2nd film opens on November 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-31/crunchyroll-streams-1st-love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-the-movie-finale-anime/.230502

'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' 2nd Season Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

Idol group ME:I perform opening song, berry meet perform ending song for 2nd season debuting in January 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-30/anyway-im-falling-in-love-with-you-2nd-season-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists/.230466

Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Game Announced for February 26 Release

Collection includes 3 games in Raiden Fighters series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-30/raiden-fighters-remix-collection-game-announced-for-february-26-release/.230444

Chainsaw Man Anime Film Stays at #1, Zombie Land Saga Film Opens at #8

Live-action 5 Centimeters per Second stays at #2, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-30/chainsaw-man-anime-film-stays-at-no.1-zombie-land-saga-film-opens-at-no.8/.230365

Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 3

Kazuma, Subaru, and Ainz see Cid for exactly who he is—something no one from his world has ever been able to do.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/isekai-quartet-3/episode-3/.230418

AOKANA, Everlasting Flowers' sprite Teases New Game for 15th Anniversary

Developer celebrates 15 years since debut game Love, Elections & Chocolate in 2010

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-29/aokana-everlasting-flowers-sprite-teases-new-game-for-15th-anniversary/.230426

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 163

The maniacal sociopath who came out of the womb a stone-cold killer left this world crying like a baby.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia-final-season/episode-163/.230380

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 9

I don’t say this lightly, but Rintaro’s mom is easily a match for Satoru’s mom in Erased.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-fragrant-flower-blooms-with-dignity/episode-9/.230370

Dark Gathering Anime Gets 2nd Season

Main staff, cast return as setting shifts to Kyoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-28/dark-gathering-anime-gets-2nd-season/.230398

Edge of Time Animated Anthology Releases New Trailer

Anthology featuring films by Shinichiro Watanabe, Shuhei Morita screens at Tokyo Int'l Film Festival running from October 27 to November 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-27/edge-of-time-animated-anthology-releases-new-trailer/.230355

Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Finals Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, Trailer

Bushiroad adds 3 episodes every other Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-27/cardfight-vanguard-divinez-deluxe-finals-anime-reveals-english-dub-cast-trailer/.230335

Isekai Quartet Season 3 Anime's English Dub Streams on October 27

Crunchyroll reveals English dub cast for season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-27/isekai-quartet-season-3-anime-english-dub-streams-on-october-27/.230334

Kasuga Ryo's Isekai Metaller Manga Ends

Titan Manga began releasing manga in English earlier this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-26/kasuga-ryo-isekai-metaller-manga-ends/.230330

'Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1' Anime Reveals April 24 Debut in Video

Staff, cast, visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-26/sound-euphonium-the-final-movie-part-1-anime-reveals-april-24-debut-in-video/.230325

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Manga Gets New Stage Play in 2026

Show runs in Tokyo from June 12-21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-26/bobobo-bo-bo-bobo-manga-gets-new-stage-play-in-2026/.230313

King's Proposal Novels from Date A Live Creators Have Anime in the Works

Yen Press releases series in English about boy who inherits power from witch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-25/king-proposal-novels-from-date-a-live-creators-have-anime-in-the-works/.230301

Kyoto Animation's Sparks of Tomorrow TV Anime to Debut in 2026

Yūma Uchida, Sora Amamiya star in series about youths traveling to find book about electricity

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-25/kyoto-animation-sparks-of-tomorrow-tv-anime-to-debut-in-2026/.230300

Giant Game Boy Demo Station Sells for 2.2 Million Yen

Sold less than 2 weeks after Hard-Off Seki store's grand opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-10-24/giant-game-boy-demo-station-sells-for-2.2-million-yen/.229826

Sazae-san Anime Gets 1st Arcade Game

"Spot the difference" game launches in spring 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-24/sazae-san-anime-gets-1st-arcade-game/.230276

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game's Trailer Highlights Story

Collection launches on October 30 for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-24/dragon-quest-i-and-ii-hd-2d-remake-game-trailer-highlights-story/.230266

Kill Blue TV Anime Casts Shunsuke Takeuchi as Protagonist Juzo Ogami

Anime debuts in 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-23/kill-blue-tv-anime-casts-shunsuke-takeuchi-as-protagonist-juzo-ogami/.230239

Tune In to the Midnight Heart Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals January 6 Debut, Theme Songs

Suisei Hoshimachi, Soala perform theme songs; anime airs in new programming block

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-23/tune-in-to-the-midnight-heart-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-january-6-debut-theme-songs/.230240

Kanagawa Elves Light Anime Reveals 4 New Cast, December 4 Debut

Kōtarō Nishiyama, Yūsuke Nagano, Yūki Inoue, Gō Fujii join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-23/kanagawa-elves-light-anime-reveals-4-new-cast-december-4-debut/.230237

Zombie Land Saga Anime Film Reveals New Cast Member, 'Climax Promo Video'

Film opens on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-22/zombie-land-saga-anime-film-reveals-new-cast-member-climax-promo-video/.230202

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episodes 1-3

This anime continues to cook up some damn good comfort food as its new season's opening episodes play out like a savory three-course meal.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-season-2/episodes-1-3/.230184

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Confirms Season 3, Original Film in 2026

Season 3's 1st part starts in October 2026, 2nd part in April 2027, with anime film in December 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-22/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-confirms-season-3-original-film-in-2026/.230197

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game's New Trailers Preview Story, Features, Ending Song

Game launches on November 14 after multiple delays

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-22/inazuma-eleven-victory-road-game-new-trailers-preview-story-features-ending-song/.230177

Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episodes 1-3

It’s Delicious in Dungeon and the villainess anime of your choice, blended together in a food processor, and poured generously over a romance between misfits.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/pass-the-monster-meat-milady/episodes-1-3/.230137

Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episodes 0-3

How many of you voted for this series because you’re enjoying it so far, versus to watch a clown be forced to dance to the weird tune of having to review an incest anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dusk-beyond-the-end-of-the-world/episodes-0-3/.230136

Live-Action Therapy Game BL Series Reveals 7 More Cast Members

Ryuga Sato, XY idol HAYATO, ICEx's Haruse Akune, more join series debuting on October 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-21/live-action-therapy-game-bl-series-reveals-7-more-cast-members/.230159

Pierrot's New Magical Girl Anime Lulutto Lily Unveils Cast, Staff, Pilot, April Debut

May Tachibana, Nao Ojika star as magical sisters Lily & Lulu

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-21/pierrot-new-magical-girl-anime-lulutto-lily-unveils-cast-staff-pilot-april-debut/.230155

The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, Theme Song Artists

Yuna Ogata, Kaori Maeda join cast of January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-20/the-daily-life-of-a-single-29-year-old-adventurer-anime-1st-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-theme-/.230127

Magical Girl Raising Project restart Anime Unveils 1st Video, Ending Song Artists

Daisy×Daisy perform ending song "ReMind"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-20/magical-girl-raising-project-restart-anime-unveils-1st-video-ending-song-artists/.230125

The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)! Light Novels Get TV Anime Next April

Hisako Kanemoto, Shizuka Itō, Kenta Miyake, Lamalfa Michelle Tateyama, Yukina Shutō star in Atekichi's story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-20/the-strongest-job-is-apparently-not-a-hero-or-a-sage-but-an-appraiser-light-novels-get-tv-anime-/.230123

Gnosia ‒ Episodes 1-2

If there's anything I enjoy more than a ludicrous science-fiction murder mystery, it's a ludicrous science-fiction murder mystery procedural where everyone is stuck in a time loop.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gnosia/episodes-1-2/.230072

Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episodes 38-40

These episodes about Loid’s past are important. You can’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been, and forgetting the past comes with a cost.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family-season-3/episodes-38-40/.230068

The Case Book of Arne Anime's New Video Reveals Cast, Song Artists, January 6 Debut

Mariya Ise, Kōki Uchiyama, Aimi Tanaka, Yuka Nukui star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-19/the-case-book-of-arne-anime-new-video-reveals-cast-song-artists-january-6-debut/.230093

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, Staff, Opening Song, January Debut

Yōko Hikasa, Shion Wakayama, Kenyū Horiuchi, Chikahiro Kobayashi join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-19/easygoing-territory-defense-by-the-optimistic-lord-anime-2nd-video-unveils-more-cast-staff-opening-/.230085

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Creator's Health

Creator Iro Aida seeks medical treatment

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-18/toilet-bound-hanako-kun-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-creator-health/.230064

SANDA ‒ Episodes 1-3

Sanda opens with some big ideas steeped in some of the most complicated cultural issues of our age, and I am so curious to see its thesis take shape in the episodes ahead.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sanda/episodes-1-3/.230059

May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episodes 1-4

Even if the show might not ever look quite as good as it did in that premiere again, I have faith that the Bloodstained Lady will bring the pain and the entertainment in equal measure throughout the coming weeks.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/may-i-ask-for-one-final-thing/episodes-1-4/.230057

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Anime Gets 3rd Season

Season to premiere next year with returning main cast, staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-18/the-100-girlfriends-who-really-really-really-really-really-love-you-anime-gets-3rd-season/.230058

Isshiki-san wa Koi o Shiritai Romantic Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime

Ayune Araragi's story of police officer, detective's journey to discovering love

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-17/isshiki-san-wa-koi-o-shiritai-romantic-comedy-manga-gets-tv-anime/.230030

You and I Are Polar Opposites Anime Casts Kokoro Ōmori, Tomori Kusunoki

Ōmori, Kusunoki play schoolmates Nishi, Honda

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-17/you-and-i-are-polar-opposites-anime-casts-kokoro-omori-tomori-kusunoki/.230029

Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 6-12

Battlefield 6 debuts at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-17/japan-video-game-rankings-october-6-12/.230025

Seven Seas Licenses Obsessed Mage & His Beloved Statue Bride, 4 More Titles

Also: Neverending Winter, the Land of Broken Dreams, Too-Perfect Saint, Reborn as an Assassin's Apprentice, Oblivious Girl & the Maidenly Man

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-16/seven-seas-licenses-obsessed-mage-and-his-beloved-statue-bride-4-more-titles/.229987

100 Meters Anime Film Director Kenji Iwaisawa's Attention to Detail Puts Artistic Originality First

Iwaisawa's attention to natural movement and his team's stylistic take on the camera angles help to visually elevate the movie's message about chasing one's passion.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2025-10-15/100-meters-anime-film-director-kenji-iwaisawa-attention-to-detail-puts-artistic-originality-first/.229739

Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, April 2026 Debut

Sayumi Suzushiro, Maki Kawase, Ayaka Nanase cast in Studio KAI anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-15/mistress-kanan-is-devilishly-easy-anime-1st-video-reveals-more-cast-staff-april-2026-debut/.229944

Champignon Witch Anime Unveils Cast Member Yuki Sakakihara in Video

Sakakihara plays Lize in January magical fantasy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-15/champignon-witch-anime-unveils-cast-member-yuki-sakakihara-in-video/.229942

Square Enix Announces Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Mobile Game

Game slated for 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-14/square-enix-announces-dissidia-duellum-final-fantasy-mobile-game/.229917

Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, January Debut

Ayaka Shimizu, Marika Hayase star in anime's on-air version

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-14/does-it-count-if-you-lose-your-virginity-to-an-android-anime-reveals-cast-staff-january-debut/.229915

All You Need Is Kill Anime's Trailer Unveils January 9 Opening in Japan

Also: More festival screenings, nomination at 58th Sitges - Int'l Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-14/all-you-need-is-kill-anime-trailer-unveils-january-9-opening-in-japan/.229913

'Yowaki MAX Reijō nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta' Light Novels Get TV Anime

Miku Itō, Ryōta Ōsaka reprise roles from voice drama of Hiro Oda's isekai romantic comedy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-14/yowaki-max-reijo-nanoni-ratsuwan-konyakusha-sama-no-kake-ni-notte-shimatta-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.229910

Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Streams 'Prelude' Anime Short

Prequel anime centers on Inori

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-13/digimon-story-time-stranger-game-streams-prelude-anime-short/.229896

From Lovecraft to the Fear of the Unknown: Silent Hill f and Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly

Why is this niche so beloved, and what else can we expect to see as we return to games that focus on Japanese folklore, culture, and horror?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025-10-13/from-lovecraft-to-the-fear-of-the-unknown-silent-hill-f-and-fatal-frame-crimson-butterfly/.229638

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Features Maximum The Hormone Song in New Video

Film has earned 5.4 billion yen in 24 days of screening in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-13/chainsaw-man-the-movie-reze-arc-features-maximum-the-hormone-song-in-new-video/.229887

SNK Releases Playable Character Joe Higashi in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game; Launches Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle Game on Steam

Releases announced at EVO France on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-12/snk-releases-playable-character-joe-higashi-in-fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-launches-kizuna-/.229873

Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Gets New DLC Character, Balance Update

Goku (Super Saiyan 4, Daima) will be playable in spring 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-11/dragon-ball-fighterz-game-gets-new-dlc-character-balance-update/.229861

Square Enix Teases New Dissidia Final Fantasy Smartphone Game

New "team boss battle arena" game to launch for iOS, Android

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-12/square-enix-teases-new-dissidia-final-fantasy-smartphone-game/.229871

Let's Go Kaikigumi Horror Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

Byū's story of coward who helps revive group in charge of scary supernatural creatures

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-11/let-go-kaikigumi-horror-comedy-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.229854

Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 29-October 5

Ghost of Yotei debuts at #1, FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles Switch version debuts at #3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-11/japan-video-game-rankings-september-29-october-5/.229819

Studio Ghibli Animation Cels and More Hit the Auction Block!

There are over 2500 items in the auction, which runs from October 17th to October 21st, and includes animation cels from Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, Dragonball, Sailor Moon, Akira, Cowboy Bebop, and so many more.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2025-10-11/studio-ghibli-animation-cels-and-more-hit-the-auction-block/.229767

Japan's Denny's Restaurants, Other Businesses Pull Hisashi Eguchi Art After Tracing Accusations

Perfect Blue/Sonny Boy designer said he received model's consent after ads debuted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-10-11/japan-denny-restaurants-other-businesses-pull-hisashi-eguchi-art-after-tracing-accusations/.229733

Trigun Stargaze Anime Listed as Premiering in January 2026

TOHO Animation to reveal new teaser trailer for series on Friday after NYCC world premiere screening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-10/trigun-stargaze-anime-listed-as-premiering-in-january-2026/.229817

The Beginning After the End 2nd Season Anime's Teaser Reveals April 2026 Premiere

New visual also unveiled for 2nd season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-10/the-beginning-after-the-end-2nd-season-anime-teaser-reveals-april-2026-premiere/.229806

4th Sumikko Gurashi Anime Film's Clip Posted

Clip from October 31 film shows Sumikkos playing music on "sacred flowers"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-10/4th-sumikko-gurashi-anime-film-clip-posted/.229809

'Saioshi no Gikei o Mederu Tame, Nagaikishimasu!' Light Anime Debuts in January

Main staff also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-09/saioshi-no-gikei-o-mederu-tame-nagaikishimasu-light-anime-debuts-in-january/.229780

2026 Doraemon Film Reveals Guest Voice Actors, February 27 Premiere

Shōya Chiba, Ryō Hirohashi join new film's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-09/2026-doraemon-film-reveals-guest-voice-actors-february-27-premiere/.229772

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake with Power-Up Kit Game Announced for January 2026

Game will launch for Switch, PS5, PS4, Windows PC via Steam on January 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-09/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-8-remake-with-power-up-kit-game-announced-for-january-2026/.229750

Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi Anime Reveals 2 More Guest Voice Actors

Long Coat Daddy comedy duo's Tōru Dōmae, Usagi to appear in guest roles in October 15 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-08/ugoku-neko-mukashi-banashi-anime-reveals-2-more-guest-voice-actors/.229728

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Streams Opening Movie With Kenshi Yonezu's Theme Song

Yonezu performs "IRIS OUT" for film opening in U.S. on October 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-07/chainsaw-man-the-movie-reze-arc-streams-opening-movie-with-kenshi-yonezu-theme-song/.229703

Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Anime Reveals More Cast, January Debut

Yūki Yamamoto joins cast as athletic Haru Hinata

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-07/osananajimi-to-wa-lovecom-ni-naranai-anime-reveals-more-cast-january-debut/.229699

'Draw this, then die!' TV Anime's Teaser Announces Staff, 2026 Debut

The Dangers in My Heart's Hiroaki Akagi helms anime at Shin-Ei Animation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-07/draw-this-then-die-tv-anime-teaser-announces-staff-2026-debut/.229698

Dokodemo Makibao Short Spinoff Anime Gets 2nd Season

Dokodemo Makibao ~World Tour~ season debuts on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-07/dokodemo-makibao-short-spinoff-anime-gets-2nd-season/.229695

Yoshiki Nakajima, Daiki Kobayashi Join Cast of Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime

Anime debuting next year also reveals "moon viewing" visual

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-06/yoshiki-nakajima-daiki-kobayashi-join-cast-of-kusunoki-garden-of-gods-tv-anime/.229663

The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Manga Ends in 13th Volume

Series launched in October 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-06/the-legend-of-dororo-and-hyakkimaru-manga-ends-in-13th-volume/.229647

Starto Entertainment Suspends Activities of Ae! Group Member Keita Richard Kusama After Arrest

Actor slated to star in upcoming 2nd live-action Mr. Osomatsu film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-06/starto-entertainment-suspends-activities-of-ae-group-member-keita-richard-kusama-after-arrest/.229649

Ghostly Darkness of Kanata Manga Ends

Series debuted in September 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-06/ghostly-darkness-of-kanata-manga-ends/.229646

Witch Watch Anime Gets 2nd Season

Anime's 25th final episode aired on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-05/witch-watch-anime-gets-2nd-season/.229554

Crunchyroll, AnimeJapan Partner to Offer New Award to Develop Young Anime Creators

Short film competition for animation students in Japan is aimed at discovery of new talent

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-05/crunchyroll-animejapan-partner-to-offer-new-award-to-develop-young-anime-creators/.229623

Cardfight!! Vanguard Anime Reveals New Series Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Genma Seisen-hen to Debut in January

Latest anime Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Finals' 12th, final episode aired on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-05/cardfight-vanguard-anime-reveals-new-series-cardfight-vanguard-divinez-genma-seisen-hen-to-debut-in-/.229640

Korean-Animated Film Bad Girl: Run Hani to Open in Theaters in Korea on October 7

Film is based on popular Korean comic from 1980s

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-04/korean-animated-film-bad-girl-run-hani-to-open-in-theaters-in-korea-on-october-7/.229618

Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Film Streams Full Trailer

New Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th anniversary short also previewed in trailer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-04/gundam-iron-blooded-orphans-ur-r-hunt-film-streams-full-trailer/.229622

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Posts 2nd Promo Video

New season premieres next April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-04/the-angel-next-door-spoils-me-rotten-season-2-posts-2nd-promo-video/.229621

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 22-28

Yaiba: Samurai Legend finale earns 2.3% rating, Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube earns 2.0%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-03/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-september-22-28/.229592

Naver Webtoon Launches US$70,000 Monthly Reward Program for Short-Form Video Feature 'Cuts'

Naver Webtoon to roll out "Cuts Fund Share" program starting in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-04/naver-webtoon-launches-usd70000-monthly-reward-program-for-short-form-video-feature-cuts/.229577

A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff

Daiki Yamashita, Jun Fukuyama, more join cast for series debuting in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-03/a-gentle-noble-vacation-recommendation-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff/.229598

One Piece Manga Takes 1-Issue Break Due to Eiichiro Oda's Health

Manga slated to return in 46th issue on October 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-03/one-piece-manga-takes-1-issue-break-due-to-eiichiro-oda-health/.229586

Bushiroad Reveals Hunter x Hunter New x Survivor Game With Planned Worldwide Release

"Survival roguelike" smartphone game slated for 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-03/bushiroad-reveals-hunter-x-hunter-new-x-survivor-game-with-planned-worldwide-release/.229584

The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Reveals More Cast

Sakura Tange, Akira Ishida, Naoya Uchida join cast for series debuting on October 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-02/the-banished-court-magician-aims-to-become-the-strongest-anime-reveals-more-cast/.229557

Given 10th Mix Spinoff Manga Bundles New Anime DVD

Manga ships on Wednesday with DVD of 4 new anime episodes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-01/given-10th-mix-spinoff-manga-bundles-new-anime-dvd/.229511

Tokyo Int'l Film Fest to Show Labyrinth, The Obsessed, Edge of Time, Angel's Egg 4K Remaster

Also: Japan's 1st ever anime feature, ChaO, Jinsei, The Last Blossom, Exit 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-01/tokyo-intl-film-fest-to-show-labyrinth-the-obsessed-edge-of-time-angel-egg-4k-remaster/.229503

Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land Manga Gets Anime

Isekai manga about gel fingernail artist sent to world where nail art grants magical powers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-10-01/apprentice-nail-artist-in-a-foreign-land-manga-gets-anime/.229502

The Resident Evil Requiem Demo Plays Smoothly On the Switch 2

The handheld experience was great—no frame rate drops or any kind of lag.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2025/tokyo-game-show/the-resident-evil-requiem-demo-plays-smoothly-on-the-switch-2/.229445

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2's 1st Promo Video Reveals New Cast

Kōji Yusa, Maaya Uchida, Sayaka Ōhara join season's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-30/hell-paradise-jigokuraku-season-2-1st-promo-video-reveals-new-cast/.229469

Shoko Nakagawa Announces Birth of Twins

Nakagawa: “They both held my fingers tightly. So cute!”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-09-30/shoko-nakagawa-announces-birth-of-twins/.229468

Angel's Egg Book Features Poems Penned by Mamoru Oshii in Japanese, English

Poems, epigrams accompany 100 stills from film's 4K remaster in premium book release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-30/angel-egg-book-features-poems-penned-by-mamoru-oshii-in-japanese-english/.229454

3-Nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Spinoff Novels Get Full-Color Vertical-Scrolling Manga Adaptation on Jump Toon

Manga launches on October 6, same day as debut of novels' anime adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-29/3-nen-z-gumi-ginpachi-sensei-spinoff-novels-get-full-color-vertical-scrolling-manga-adaptation-on-/.229381

Monster Hunter Wilds Game's Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Streams Trailers

Final Fantasy XIV Online MMORPG's collaboration with Monster Hunter Wilds launches on October 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-29/monster-hunter-wilds-game-final-fantasy-xiv-collaboration-streams-trailers/.229389

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers Game Gets Steam Re-release

Original game launched in 1998 for Neo Geo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-29/real-bout-fatal-fury-2-the-newcomers-game-gets-steam-re-release/.229400

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game's Trailer Highlights Single-Player Mode

New version of Virtua Fighter 5 launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-29/virtua-fighter-5-r.e.v.o-world-stage-game-trailer-highlights-single-player-mode/.229378

Live-Action Adaptation of Spirit Fingers Webtoon to Premiere on October 29

Series also unveils main poster featuring lead actors Ji-hu Park, Jun-young Cho

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-27/live-action-adaptation-of-spirit-fingers-webtoon-to-premiere-on-october-29/.229310

Teenage Mercenary Webtoon Creators to Attend NYCC in 1st U.S. Con Signing

WEBTOON also announces other guest creators attending event, panel lineup

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-28/teenage-mercenary-webtoon-creators-to-attend-nycc-in-1st-u.s-con-signing/.229166

Webtoon-Based Live-Action Netflix Series Chicken Nugget Nominated for International Emmy Award

Winners will be announced on November 24 in New York

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-28/webtoon-based-live-action-netflix-series-chicken-nugget-nominated-for-international-emmy-award/.229377

Bump of Chicken Performs Ending Theme for My Hero Academia Anime's Final Season

Band wrote new song specifically for anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-27/bump-of-chicken-performs-ending-theme-for-my-hero-academia-anime-final-season/.229359

Suikoden: Star Leap Game Streams HQ System Trailer

Game to release for iOS, Android, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-27/suikoden-star-leap-game-streams-hq-system-trailer/.229357

Suikoden Anime Reveals Main Cast, More Staff, New Visual

Toshiki Kumagai stars in anime as named protagonist Riliu

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-27/suikoden-anime-reveals-main-cast-more-staff-new-visual/.229354

100 Meters Anime Film's Clip Shows 1st Minute of Long Take Animation Showcase

220-second long take cut from film is comprised of 9,800 frames of animation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-26/100-meters-anime-film-clip-shows-1st-minute-of-long-take-animation-showcase/.229315

Sanda TV Anime Casts Masako Nozawa

Nozawa voices 95-year-old school head Toyo Tetsudome

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-26/sanda-tv-anime-casts-masako-nozawa/.229312

Evangelion Franchise Plans Eva Kabuki Project for 30th Anniversary

Also: Previously announced festival to take place at Yokohama Arena on February 21-23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-26/evangelion-franchise-plans-eva-kabuki-project-for-30th-anniversary/.229304

Nintendo Releases Fire Emblem Shadows Smartphone Game

Game released in 70 countries, 10 languages on Thursday combines real-time strategy, social deduction

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-25/nintendo-releases-fire-emblem-shadows-smartphone-game/.229253

SCRAP, Shueisha Games Reveal Kami and Miko Browser Game With Designs by Aka Akasaka

Akasaka also writes scenario for "world creation puzzle-solving" game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-25/scrap-shueisha-games-reveal-kami-and-miko-browser-game-with-designs-by-aka-akasaka/.229250

Psyvariar Scrolling Shooter Game Gets Psyvariar 3 Game

Game will release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-25/psyvariar-scrolling-shooter-game-gets-psyvariar-3-game/.229231

Anira to Kokora Short TV Anime About Otters as Humans Debuts on October 2

Shūta Morishima, Shugo Nakamura star as titular sea otter brothers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-24/anira-to-kokora-short-tv-anime-about-otters-as-humans-debuts-on-october-2/.229174

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Sells 67 Million Tickets Globally

Film sold 8.91 million tickets in U.S., 23.73 million in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-24/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-sells-67-million-tickets-globally/.229180

Sega Announces Yakuza Kiwami 3 Remake, New Mine Spinoff Game Yakuza 3 Dark Ties

Games will release for PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam worldwide on February 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-24/sega-announces-yakuza-kiwami-3-remake-new-mine-spinoff-game-yakuza-3-dark-ties/.229163

Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Posts Promo Video With Theme Songs, New Cast Member

Asaki Yuikawa joins cast as Takechiyo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-23/kakuriyo-bed-and-breakfast-for-spirits-season-2-posts-promo-video-with-theme-songs-new-cast-member/.229122

Kojima Productions Unveils Death Stranding Animation Film's Teaser, Staff, Mosquito Working Title

Precure films' Hiroshi Miyamoto directs film inspired by Death Stranding game at ABC Animation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-23/kojima-productions-unveils-death-stranding-animation-film-teaser-staff-mosquito-working-title/.229125

Manchester Animation Festival Screens 4K Remaster of Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg

Festival takes place in Manchester, U.K. on November 9-13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-23/manchester-animation-festival-screens-4k-remaster-of-mamoru-oshii-angel-egg/.229113

Palworld Game Gets Farming Simulation Spinoff for PC

Palworld: Palfarm "cozy farming life" game will be available via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-23/palworld-game-gets-farming-simulation-spinoff-for-pc/.229119

The Case Study of Vanitas Manga's Next Chapter Releases in December

Series returned from hiatus in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-22/the-case-study-of-vanitas-manga-next-chapter-releases-in-december/.229054

Solitary Gourmet's Masayuki Kusumi Launches New Gourmet Manga With Ryō Amei

Lunch Banchō Hitomi launches on October 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-22/solitary-gourmet-masayuki-kusumi-launches-new-gourmet-manga-with-ryo-amei/.229062

Blue Orchestra Season 2's Promo Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs

Hiroshi Kamiya, Makoto Kaneko, Iori Saeki join new season's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-21/blue-orchestra-season-2-promo-video-unveils-more-cast-theme-songs/.229043

Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

Teaser visual for anime of Hekiru Hikawa's romantic comedy also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-21/hanaori-san-still-wants-to-fight-in-the-next-life-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.229039

The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal Anime Gets Sequel

Anime to depict battle to decide who will play for Japan in finals against Spain

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-21/the-prince-of-tennis-ii-u-17-world-cup-semifinal-anime-gets-sequel/.229037

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Sells Over 272,000 Tickets on Day 1

Film earns over 420 million yen on opening day on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-20/chainsaw-man-the-movie-reze-arc-sells-over-272000-tickets-on-day-1/.229012

1st 6 Minutes of 100 Meters Anime Film Streamed

Film opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-20/1st-6-minutes-of-100-meters-anime-film-streamed/.229005

'Go for It, Nakamura!' Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members

Takuya Eguchi, Fairouz Ai, Yukihiro Nozuyama, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-20/go-for-it-nakamura-anime-reveals-7-more-cast-members/.229003

Who Made Me a Princess Chinese-Animated Series Reveals Main Promo Video, More Japanese Dub Cast

Daoko, XAI perform theme songs; Azumi Waki, Junichi Suwabe, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-19/who-made-me-a-princess-chinese-animated-series-reveals-main-promo-video-more-japanese-dub-cast/.228975

Anime of Daewon Media's MUZIK TIGER Characters Gets 2nd Season on October 1

New season adds Kenichirō MAtsuda, Yoshiki Nakajima, Hika Tsukishiro, Yukari Anzai to cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-19/anime-of-daewon-media-muzik-tiger-characters-gets-2nd-season-on-october-1/.228961

Live-Action Romantic Killer Film Casts Naniwa Danshi Idol Jōichirō Fujiwara

Fujiwara does "mysterious SAT member's" lines entirely in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-19/live-action-romantic-killer-film-casts-naniwa-danshi-idol-joichiro-fujiwara/.228960

'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' 2nd Season Anime Reveals January 2026 Debut, More Cast in Teaser Video

Mayuko Kazama joins cast as Kuroda

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-18/anyway-im-falling-in-love-with-you-2nd-season-anime-reveals-january-2026-debut-more-cast-in-teaser-/.228941

MAGES. Reveals Gekisō! Band Star Switch Music Game for Winter Release

Game features songs from YOASOBI, AKB48, Omoinotake, more artists

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-18/mages-reveals-gekiso-band-star-switch-music-game-for-winter-release/.228938

Kanagawa Elves TV Light Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 1st Teaser Video

Chiaki Kobayashi, Yuu Hayashi star in December anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-18/kanagawa-elves-tv-light-anime-reveals-cast-staff-1st-teaser-video/.228935

Kaiju No. 8 Anime Season 2 Streams 'Gunpatsu Saigai Arc' Trailer

New arc starts on September 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-17/kaiju-no-8-anime-season-2-streams-gunpatsu-saigai-arc-trailer/.228900

Wash it All Away Anime's Teaser Reveals Composer, January 2026 TV Debut

Musician Eri Chichibu to compose series' music

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-17/wash-it-all-away-anime-teaser-reveals-composer-january-2026-tv-debut/.228898

Uso Tantei Tomanto Short Anime's New Video Unveils October 6 Debut

Short anime to run on TRAIN TV for 26 episodes until April 5 next year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-17/uso-tantei-tomanto-short-anime-new-video-unveils-october-6-debut/.228893

Ganglion TV Anime Unveils Ending Song in Promo Video

Yōji Ueda stars in October 3 anime about working in company bent on world domination

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-16/ganglion-tv-anime-unveils-ending-song-in-promo-video/.228861

Live-Action Silent Service Sequel Film Streams 'Final Trailer'

Film opens in Japan on September 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-16/live-action-silent-service-sequel-film-streams-final-trailer/.228857

Wizardry Variants Daphne RPG Gets Manga on October 15

Noriyuki Fujisawa draws, Toshikiri Hamamura writes Wizardry Variants Daphne ~Na mo Naki Saigo no Bōken~ manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-16/wizardry-variants-daphne-rpg-gets-manga-on-october-15/.228851

Bad Girl ‒ Episode 11

Even if two thirds of this episode wasn’t my jam, the opening act is so good that I can’t help but love this episode and wish more of Bad Girl was like it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bad-girl/episode-11/.228802

Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 10

I don't need hours devoted to explaining every single character's abilities. Stick to a basic but consistent logic that keeps the fights feeling interesting, fresh, and cool.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gachiakuta/episode-10/.228796

A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Streaming Details

Video previews ending song "Thankful" by Sizuk

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-14/a-mangaka-weirdly-wonderful-workplace-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-streaming-details/.228784

Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse Anime's New Video Unveils 2nd Part's Theme Songs, October 3 Debut

shallm, Yurina Hirate perform songs for 2nd part

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-14/watari-kun-is-about-to-collapse-anime-new-video-unveils-2nd-part-theme-songs-october-3-debut/.228788

2.5 Dimensional Seduction Manga Enters Final Arc

Yū Hashimoto's manga launched in 2019, inspired TV anime last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-14/2.5-dimensional-seduction-manga-enters-final-arc/.228787

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Has Biggest U.S. Opening Ever for Anime Film

Film's combined preview, opening day earnings estimated at US$33 million, surpassing Pokémon: The First Movie's US$31 million record

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-14/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-has-biggest-u.s-opening-ever-for-anime-film/.228783

Aniplex Reveals Inherit the Winds Original TV Anime

Tomohiro Kawamura directs anime about Shinsengumi at Live2D Creative Studio, Drive Inc.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-13/aniplex-reveals-inherit-the-winds-original-tv-anime/.228753

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Reveals 2-Part Run With Break, October 7 Debut in Main Promo Video

Kucci, Cider Girl perform theme songs; Yōhei Azakam, Masaya Miyazaki join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-13/chitose-is-in-the-ramune-bottle-anime-reveals-2-part-run-with-break-october-7-debut-in-main-promo-/.228743

Fire Force Season 3 Anime Reveals More Cast, Previews 2nd Part in New Teaser Trailer

Akira Ishida voices Daikoku

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-13/fire-force-season-3-anime-reveals-more-cast-previews-2nd-part-in-new-teaser-trailer/.228742

Transformers Teases New Art for Evangelion Crossover Project

Well, that's just Prime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-09-13/transformers-teases-new-art-for-evangelion-crossover-project/.228695

Live-Action Kamen no Ninja Akakage Series Reveals 4 Cast Members

Keito Kimura, Ryō Katō, Shūgo Oshinari, Tokio Emoto join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-12/live-action-kamen-no-ninja-akakage-series-reveals-4-cast-members/.228686

A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme

Series debuts in Japan streaming on September 29, on TV on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-12/a-gatherer-adventure-in-isekai-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-opening-theme/.228689

Live-Action Romantic Killer Film Casts Shō Yonashiro as Mysterious Soldier

Yonashiro does lines in foreign language, with no Japanese lines

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-12/live-action-romantic-killer-film-casts-sho-yonashiro-as-mysterious-soldier/.228688

Dusk Beyond the End of the World Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Hana Hope's Ending Theme

Series debuts on September 25 with "episode 0"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-11/dusk-beyond-the-end-of-the-world-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-hana-hope-ending-theme/.228664

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Is Fastest Film to Reach 30 Billion Yen in Japan

1st Infinity Castle film stays at #1, new live-action Karada Sagashi film opens at #4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-11/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-is-fastest-film-to-reach-30-billion-yen-in-japan/.228599

The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike Game's 2nd Trailer Announces November 6 Launch

Game of Katsuhisa Minami's The Fable manga for Switch, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-10/the-fable-manga-build-roguelike-game-2nd-trailer-announces-november-6-launch/.228621

'Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru' Light Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Yū Kobayashi, Miharu Hanai, Yurika Moriyama join cast of October 2 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-10/potion-waga-mi-o-tasukeru-light-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.228619

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Manga Ends in 8 Chapters

Manga launched in 2021, inspired 2-season anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-10/the-cafe-terrace-and-its-goddesses-manga-ends-in-8-chapters/.228593

Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Anime Casts Sae Hiratsuka

Hiratsuka to voice Runa Tsukimi in 2026 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-09/osananajimi-to-wa-lovecom-ni-naranai-anime-casts-sae-hiratsuka/.228598

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Anime Casts Taiten Kusunoki

Kusunoki voices Black Dragon in episode 22 on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-09/i-was-reincarnated-as-the-7th-prince-anime-casts-taiten-kusunoki/.228592

Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Sequel Anime's Teaser Unveils More Cast

Junya Enoki, Ayumu Murase, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Kentarō Kumagai to voice other Samurai Troopers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-09/yoroi-shin-den-samurai-troopers-sequel-anime-teaser-unveils-more-cast/.228597

Kageki Shojo!! Manga Enters Final Arc

Series launched in 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-08/kageki-shojo-manga-enters-final-arc/.228526

Ninja vs. Gokudo Anime's 2 Promo Videos Reveal More Cast, Theme Songs, October 7 Debut

Anime streams exclusively worldwide on Prime Video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-08/ninja-vs-gokudo-anime-2-promo-videos-reveal-more-cast-theme-songs-october-7-debut/.228548

Tales of Xillia Remastered Game Unveils Opening Movies

Remaster of 2011 game launches on October 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-08/tales-of-xillia-remastered-game-unveils-opening-movies/.228528

Tatsuya Suganuma's Nice Prison Manga Ends

Also: Shonen Jump+ publishes Ato Sakurai's new 1-shot manga on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-08/tatsuya-suganuma-nice-prison-manga-ends/.228519

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 25-31

Princess Mononoke earns 11.0% rating, Tougen Anki earns 3.1%, Gachiakuta earns 2.1%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-07/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-25-31/.228513

DLE, TSK San-in Central TV Channel Unveil 'The World of Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan' Short Anime/AI Show to Debut on October 2

Show features 2 versions: 2D-animated "Anime Look Version" using AI production techniques, AI-rendered "Live-Action Look Version"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-07/dle-tsk-san-in-central-tv-channel-unveil-the-world-of-lafcadio-hearn-kwaidan-short-anime-ai-show-to-/.228511

Crunchyroll Adds Nijiyon Animation 2 OVA, Will Livestream Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Los Angeles Premiere

Chainsaw Man - The Compilation: Part 1 & 2 streams worldwide, excluding Asia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-07/crunchyroll-adds-nijiyon-animation-2-ova-will-livestream-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-infinity-/.228498

Koala's Diary Net Anime Reveals New Visual, October 2 Debut, Theme Song Artist

Punipuni Denki feat. Kan Sano performs theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-06/koala-diary-net-anime-reveals-new-visual-october-2-debut-theme-song-artist/.228489

26 Titles Nominated for World Webtoon Awards

List includes The Uncanny Counter, Study Group, ELECEED, Lookism, Get Schooled, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-06/26-titles-nominated-for-world-webtoon-awards/.228335

Who Made Me a Princess Webtoon Gets Animated Adaptation Debuting in Japan on September 28, Japanese Dub Cast Revealed

Japanese dub stars Sumire Morohoshi, Tomoaki Maeno, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-06/who-made-me-a-princess-webtoon-gets-animated-adaptation-debuting-in-japan-on-september-28-japanese-/.228490

Inklore to Publish Print Edition of Webtoon Delusion

1st volume is slated for release in summer 2026; series is inspiring upcoming live-action adaptation on Disney+

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-06/inklore-to-publish-print-edition-of-webtoon-delusion/.228491

Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking Manga Gets Live-Action Series in October

Sō Matsushima, Jin Shirasu, Nono Tanahashi, Sakura star in series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-05/papa-and-daddy-home-cooking-manga-gets-live-action-series-in-october/.228441

29-Sai Dokushin Chūken Bōkensha no Nichijō Anime Reveals Cast, January 2026 Premiere

Shizuka Itō, Yūki Kuwahara, Tomohiro Ōno join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-05/29-sai-dokushin-chuken-bokensha-no-nichijo-anime-reveals-cast-january-2026-premiere/.228442

Chained Soldier 2 Anime Reveals January 2026 Debut in 1st Trailer

Video teases character Mira Kamiunten

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-04/chained-soldier-2-anime-reveals-january-2026-debut-in-1st-trailer/.228423

Thirdverse Announces Hello Kitty Skyland Social VR Game for Quest, Other VR Platforms

Game's early access slated for release late this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-04/thirdverse-announces-hello-kitty-skyland-social-vr-game-for-quest-other-vr-platforms/.228417

A Star Brighter Than the Sun Anime Reveals New Cast Member, Ending Song Artist in 2nd Promo Video

Haruka Shiraishi joins cast, Wanuka performs ending song of October 2 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-04/a-star-brighter-than-the-sun-anime-reveals-new-cast-member-ending-song-artist-in-2nd-promo-video/.228415

The Barbarian's Bride Anime Delayed From October 2025 to April 2026

Production committee cites plans to improve quality

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-03/the-barbarian-bride-anime-delayed-from-october-2025-to-april-2026/.228387

Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider Anime Reveals Opening Song, October 4 Debut

"TeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki accelerated by TOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.)" perform "Wanna be" opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-03/tojima-tanzaburo-wants-to-be-a-masked-rider-anime-reveals-opening-song-october-4-debut/.228385

Nezumi-kun no Chokki Picture Books Get TV Anime

Picture books center on red-vested mouse Nezumi-kun

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-02/nezumi-kun-no-chokki-picture-books-get-tv-anime/.228375

Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse Anime Casts Tomoaki Maeno

Maeno voices Kunihito in anime's 10th episode on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-02/onmyo-kaiten-re-birth-verse-anime-casts-tomoaki-maeno/.228350

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2 Casts Takaya Kuroda

Kuroda voices Kanzenshoku in episode 21 on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-02/i-was-reincarnated-as-the-7th-prince-season-2-casts-takaya-kuroda/.228342

Live-Action Kanagawa Elves Series Casts Ray Fujita as Narrator

Series based on Yoroida's fantasy comedy manga debuts on September 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-02/live-action-kanagawa-elves-series-casts-ray-fujita-as-narrator/.228343

'I'm Just a Villager, So What?' Writer Arata Shiraishi Launches New Manga

Shiraishi writes, Naka Nanatsu draws Kōjo Tensei ~Densetsu no Dai Madōshi (♂), Hime Kishi to Narite Densetsu no Reijō Kishi-dan wo Tsukuri Musō Suru~ manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-01/im-just-a-villager-so-what-writer-arata-shiraishi-launches-new-manga/.228280

Tomodachi Game's Mikoto Yamaguchi, Dopeman's Yūhei Ogino Launch New Manga

Yamaguchi, Ogino launched Reincarnated Fighting Gamer manga on August 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-01/tomodachi-game-mikoto-yamaguchi-dopeman-yuhei-ogino-launch-new-manga/.228278

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Remake Game Launches Worldwide on September 18 for Smartphones, PC

Collectible strategy RPG launched in Korea on May 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-01/seven-knights-re-birth-remake-game-launches-worldwide-on-september-18-for-smartphones-pc/.228289

Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spirits Anime Unveils Main Promo Video, New Cast, Theme Songs, October 5 Debut

Masaaki Mizunaka, Shōya Chiba join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-31/reincarnated-as-the-daughter-of-the-legendary-hero-and-the-queen-of-spirits-anime-unveils-main-/.228279

Sword Art Online Variant Showdown Smartphone Game Ends Service, Announces Offline Edition

Offline Edition launches after end of service on October 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-31/sword-art-online-variant-showdown-smartphone-game-ends-service-announces-offline-edition/.228270

Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Takaya Hashi's Passing, Part II

Fans join creators in offering their condolences

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-30/anime-world-offers-condolences-after-voice-actor-takaya-hashi-passing-part-ii/.228245

Best New K-Comics to Read in August

Whether you're looking for a romcom, the world's scariest dating sim, or an unusual shapeshifter, browse our picks for what to read this August to make the transition to fall a little easier.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025-08-30/best-new-k-comics-to-read-in-august/.228152

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Game's Trailer Streamed

Granzella to reveal release date in late September; game to be playable at Tokyo Game Show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-30/r-type-tactics-i-ii-cosmos-game-trailer-streamed/.228263

Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Game Launches on September 9

4 vs 4 team battle game launches for PS5/4, Switch, iOS, Android, Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-30/dragon-ball-gekishin-squadra-game-launches-on-september-9/.228260

Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film's N. American Wide Release Delayed to Early 2026

Film was previously slated to open in U.S. on December 12, will still have awards-qualifying run this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-29/mamoru-hosoda-scarlet-anime-film-n-american-wide-release-delayed-to-early-2026/.228231

Live-Action Kowloon Generic Romance Film's Clip Shows Reiko, Kudō's Conversation

Film opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-29/live-action-kowloon-generic-romance-film-clip-shows-reiko-kudo-conversation/.228219

Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, 2 More Detective Conan Films Stream on YouTube Over Next 3 Saturdays

Detective Conan: The Fourteenth Target, Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea also stream

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-28/detective-conan-the-eleventh-striker-2-more-detective-conan-films-stream-on-youtube-over-next-3-/.228192

Hyakushō Kizoku 3rd Season Anime's Video Reveals Theme Song, October 3 Premiere

pachae performs theme song "Kage ni Nari Hinata ni Nari"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-28/hyakusho-kizoku-3rd-season-anime-video-reveals-theme-song-october-3-premiere/.228180

Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2 Unveils Theme Song Artists, October 4 Debut

Sizuk returns to perform "Daybreak" opening, Akari Kitō performs "any if" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-27/tales-of-wedding-rings-season-2-unveils-theme-song-artists-october-4-debut/.228137

Live-Action PUNKS TRIANGLE BL Series Reveals Cast, Staff, October 9 Debut

Genin wa Jibun ni Aru's Ryota Nagano, Yasunari Fujibayashi star in series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-27/live-action-punks-triangle-bl-series-reveals-cast-staff-october-9-debut/.228133

On-Gaku: Our Sound Anime Film Gets 'Brush-Up' Version on September 19

Kenji Iwaisawa cleaned up over 200 cuts for new version marking his 100 Meters film's opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-27/on-gaku-our-sound-anime-film-gets-brush-up-version-on-september-19/.228132

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

Kafka hasn’t been in this season much at all, and with the way Reno’s musings are framed, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Kafka was straight up dead.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaiju-no-8-season-2/episode-18/.228084

With You and the Rain ‒ Episode 8

Although it's made up of the same short-segment format as the rest of the series, episode eight brings everything together.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/with-you-and-the-rain/episode-8/.228067

Toei Animation Establishes New Studio in Osaka

Toei's Osaka Studio aims to recruit talented artists in Kansai region

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-26/toei-animation-establishes-new-studio-in-osaka/.228093

Gigguk's Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood- Anime Short Movie Reveals September 20 YouTube Debut, English Dub Cast

Anime premieres worldwide on Gigguk's YouTube channel; Sydney Poniewaz, Aleks Le star in English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-25/gigguk-baan-the-boundaries-of-adulthood-anime-short-movie-reveals-september-20-youtube-debut-/.228055

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Surpasses Titanic in Japan; Breaks Records in Southeast Asia

Film earns 28.08 billion yen in Japan in 38 days; becomes highest-grossing anime film in Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-25/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-surpasses-titanic-in-japan-breaks-records-in-southeast-asia/.228052

New Rilakkuma Anime Reveals Short Anime Format, Main Staff, April 2026 Debut

Yoshimi Itazu, Yumi Kamakura to direct anime at Production I.G

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-25/new-rilakkuma-anime-reveals-short-anime-format-main-staff-april-2026-debut/.228047

Azuki Releases Kodansha's Young Magazine U.S. Special Issue

Special issue magazine available on Azuki for free until December 31

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-25/azuki-releases-kodansha-young-magazine-u.s-special-issue/.228024

'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her' TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals 2026 Debut

Crunchyroll to stream anime next year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-24/there-was-a-cute-girl-in-the-hero-party-so-i-tried-confessing-to-her-tv-anime-teaser-video-reveals-/.228015

Hana-Kimi TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Main Staff

Yūichirō Umehara, Jun Fukuyama, Kōki Uchiyama, Kōtarō Nishiyama, more star in Signal.MD anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-24/hana-kimi-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-main-staff/.228010

Let's Play Anime Reveals 11 More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists, October 1 TV Debut

New promo video also released

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-24/let-play-anime-reveals-11-more-cast-members-theme-song-artists-october-1-tv-debut/.228006

WEBTOON Launches Short-Form Video Episodes

The Mafia Nanny, Star Catcher, Osora are among 1st titles to get Video Episode series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-23/webtoon-launches-short-form-video-episodes/.227789

3 WEBTOON Series Earn Harvey Award Nominations in Digital Book of the Year Category

The Mafia Nanny, Morgana and Oz, Castle Swimmer are among 5 nominees in category

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-23/3-webtoon-series-earn-harvey-award-nominations-in-digital-book-of-the-year-category/.227973

The Loser is the First Lady Webtoon Gets Live-Action Series Adaptation

Story follows married lawmakers whose opposing political beliefs, lifestyles make them closest, most distant of partners

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-22/the-loser-is-the-first-lady-webtoon-gets-live-action-series-adaptation/.227790

Live-Action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe: At a Confessional Film Streams on Prime Video in 160 Countries on September 12

Film opened in Japan on May 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-22/live-action-thus-spoke-rohan-kishibe-at-a-confessional-film-streams-on-prime-video-in-160-countries-/.227943

Ize Press to Publish English Print Editions of The Star Seekers, Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Novels

Novels combine action-fantasy storytelling with music, imagery of HYBE's artists

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-22/ize-press-to-publish-english-print-editions-of-the-star-seekers-dark-moon-the-blood-altar-novels/.227931

Sai Asai's Anata o Korosu Tabi BL Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Masanari Wada, Hiroto Takahashi star in series premiering on September 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-22/sai-asai-anata-o-korosu-tabi-bl-manga-gets-live-action-series/.227930

New Cat's Eye Anime Casts Katsuyuki Konishi, Yōko Hikasa

Konishi plays Masato Kamiya, Hikasa plays Mitsuko Asatani in series debuting on Disney+ in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-21/new-cat-eye-anime-casts-katsuyuki-konishi-yoko-hikasa/.227896

Shin-chan Spinoff Anime Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi's Video Reveals Opening Song, October 3 Debut

Mega Shinnosuke performs opening song "Gohan Tabeyo"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-21/shin-chan-spinoff-anime-nohara-hiroshi-hirumeshi-no-ryugi-video-reveals-opening-song-october-3-debut/.227888

Tearmoon Empire Manga Ends 1st Part

Volume 10 shipped on August 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-20/tearmoon-empire-manga-ends-1st-part/.227783

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Game Announces Dr. Eggman as DLC Character

Sega Villains Stage DLC launches in early 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-20/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-game-announces-dr-eggman-as-dlc-character/.227780

2nd Blue Miburo Anime Season Unveils Visual, December 20 Opening

2nd season adapts "Serizawa Assassination" arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-20/2nd-blue-miburo-anime-season-unveils-visual-december-20-opening/.227838

Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Anime Casts Yū Serizawa

Serizawa to voice Akari Hiodoshi, protagonist's other childhood friend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-19/osananajimi-to-wa-lovecom-ni-naranai-anime-casts-yu-serizawa/.227798

Kureha's Bride of the Barrier Master Light Novels Get TV Anime

Tōru Kitahata helms anime adaptation at TROYCA

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-19/kureha-bride-of-the-barrier-master-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.227797

Studio Dot's Beyond the Trail Anime Short Gets Late-Night Screenings in Japan on October 10

Film screened at Fantasia Festival on July 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-19/studio-dot-beyond-the-trail-anime-short-gets-late-night-screenings-in-japan-on-october-10/.227788

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Tops your name., Disney's Frozen to Become Japan's #4 All-Time Film

Film earns 25.78 billion yen in 31 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-18/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-tops-your-name-disney-frozen-to-become-japan-no.4-all-time-/.227747

Anime NJ++ Convention Hosts Keita Amemiya

Anime NJ++ takes place on November 14-16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-18/anime-nj-convention-hosts-keita-amemiya/.227738

Comic Market 106 Draws 250,000 Attendees Across 2 Days

Attendees decreased by 50,000 from Comiket 105 in December 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-17/comic-market-106-draws-250000-attendees-across-2-days/.227726

'Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!?' Creator Soborou Launches New Manga

Jukebox debuts on August 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-17/why-the-hell-are-you-here-teacher-creator-soborou-launches-new-manga/.227715

WEBTOON Partners with Disney to Bring Marvel, Star Wars, More to Vertical-Scroll Format

Partnership will offer reformatted comics, brand-new original webcomics based on Disney's most popular properties

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-17/webtoon-partners-with-disney-to-bring-marvel-star-wars-more-to-vertical-scroll-format/.227698

Jujutsu Kaisen Tops Bookscan's July Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.

17 manga rank in list including JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, The Summer Hikaru Died, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Gachiakuta, Blue Lock, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-15/jujutsu-kaisen-tops-bookscan-july-adult-graphic-novel-list-in-u.s/.227680

GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Spinoff TV Anime's Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, October 6 Premiere

Botchi Boromaru performs opening, LONGMAN perform ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-16/gintama-mr-ginpachi-zany-class-spinoff-tv-anime-trailer-reveals-theme-songs-october-6-premiere/.227688

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 4-10

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime's NHK-E premiere ranks #4 with 3.4% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-16/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-august-4-10/.227676

Macross 7, Rurouni Kenshin Voice Actress Tomo Sakurai Dies of Cancer at 53

Voice actress was hospitalized for multiple organ cancer on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-16/macross-7-rurouni-kenshin-voice-actress-tomo-sakurai-dies-of-cancer-at-53/.227699

ChaO Anime Film to Screen in 16 Countries

Yasuhiro Aoki, Studio 4°C's new original anime film opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-15/chao-anime-film-to-screen-in-16-countries/.227677

BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Anime Gets New Film; New Mini-Anime's Details Revealed

Ganzo! Bandori-chan mini-anime debuts on October 2, streams for 52 episodes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-15/bang-dream-ave-mujica-anime-gets-new-film-new-mini-anime-details-revealed/.227675

Voice Actress Aki Toyosaki Limits Activities After Death of Her Husband

Toyosaki will not perform with Sphere on August 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-15/voice-actress-aki-toyosaki-limits-activities-after-death-of-her-husband/.227672

You and Idol Precure Film Reveals Cast for Original Character

Comedian Atsuhiro Tsuda voices Totto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-14/you-and-idol-precure-film-reveals-cast-for-original-character/.227645

Naoya Kurisu Reveals Kinuginu no Hanayuki 3D CG Anime Short Film

Film opens on October 17 with modern Japanese dub, period-accurate dub planned

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-14/naoya-kurisu-reveals-kinuginu-no-hanayuki-3d-cg-anime-short-film/.227638

There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 6

I really liked this episode and no, I'm not just saying that because Mai wasn't in it at all.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/there-no-freaking-way-ill-be-your-lover-unless/episode-6/.227605

2nd Live-Action 'At 25:00, in Akasaka' Season Reveals Cast, October 1 Debut

Makoto Nakamura, Yoshihisa Ishida, Marie Machida, Omi Natsuki play characters original to BL show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-13/2nd-live-action-at-25-00-in-akasaka-season-reveals-cast-october-1-debut/.227604

Let's Go Karaoke! Reveals 4 More Cast Members

Taichi Takeda, Shōhei Kajikawa, Takumu Miyazono, Soungdok join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-12/let-go-karaoke-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.227582

Kingdom Anime's 6th Series Reveals 5 More Cast, October 4 Debut

Kōji Takeda, Dai Matsumoto, Shinnosuke Tachibana, Yoshino Nanjō, Masaaki Mizunaka join cast for new series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-12/kingdom-anime-6th-series-reveals-5-more-cast-october-4-debut/.227583

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Tops One Piece Film Red as Japan's #6 All-Time Film

Film earns 22.07 billion yen in 25 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-12/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-tops-one-piece-film-red-as-japan-no.6-all-time-film/.227574

LGBTQ+ Organizations, Spaces Cut Ties with Voice Actor Kiba Walker Due to Sexual Allegations

2 voice actors released allegations of Walker sending sexually suggestive messages while they were minors

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-11/lgbtq-organizations-spaces-cut-ties-with-voice-actor-kiba-walker-due-to-sexual-allegations/.227532

How The Summer Hikaru Died Voice Actor Chiaki Kobayashi Learned a Rural Dialect

Kobayashi shared how he became familiar with his character Yoshiki's unique rural dialect used in The Summer Hikaru Died, and his friendship with co-star Shūichirō Umeda.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2025-08-11/how-the-summer-hikaru-died-voice-actor-chiaki-kobayashi-learned-a-rural-dialect/.226705

Bad Girl ‒ Episode 6

The more time I spend with these little idiots, the more I like them.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bad-girl/episode-6/.227506

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game's 'Fox Hunt' Multiplayer Mode Launches This Fall

Remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on August 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-09/metal-gear-solid-snake-eater-game-fox-hunt-multiplayer-mode-launches-this-fall/.227491

Kazuya Minekura Plans to End Wild Adapter Manga in 8th Volume

Series launched in Chara magazine in 2000

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-10/kazuya-minekura-plans-to-end-wild-adapter-manga-in-8th-volume/.227497

One Piece: Heroines Novels Get Anime

Writer Jun Esaka, artist Sayaka Suwa launched novels about One Piece series heroines in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-10/one-piece-heroines-novels-get-anime/.227511

K-Story & Comics in America Generates US$15.77 Million in Potential Export Deals at KCON LA 2025

More than 25,000 visitors attended K-Story & Comics booth at LA Convention Center from July 30-August 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-09/k-story-and-comics-in-america-generates-usd15.77-million-in-potential-export-deals-at-kcon-la-2025/.227397

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 28-August 3

Summer Wars airs with 7.4% rating, Tougen Anki ranks at #4 with 2.7% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-july-28-august-3/.227471

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 28-August 3

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Switch version debuts at #1, PS5 version at #5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-08/japan-video-game-rankings-july-28-august-3/.227469

Il-sook Shin Returns With New Webtoon Manu's Daughters After 8 Years

Lineage manhwa creator's new story centers on queen who bridges worlds between gods, humans

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-09/il-sook-shin-returns-with-new-webtoon-manu-daughters-after-8-years/.227398

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals October 8 Debut

Video also previews opening, ending theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-08/the-dark-history-of-the-reincarnated-villainess-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-october-8-debut/.227474

100 Meters Anime Film's Video Highlights 5 Main Characters

Kenji Iwaisawa directs film opening on September 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-08/100-meters-anime-film-video-highlights-5-main-characters/.227472

Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Anime's Teaser Reveals Opening Song Artist, October Premiere

Nao Tōyama performs opening theme song "Tōryanse"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-08/kakuriyo-bed-and-breakfast-for-spirits-season-2-anime-teaser-reveals-opening-song-artist-october-/.227465

'One Piece Day' Event Streams Worldwide With Live English Interpretation on August 9-10

August 9 stream will be 3 hours, August 10 stream will be 8 hours

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-07/one-piece-day-event-streams-worldwide-with-live-english-interpretation-on-august-9-10/.227440

One Piece ‒ Episode 1138

Bonney is allowed to explore Kuma's past in a meaningful way without having to wonder how she might know a certain detail or bit of backstory.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1138/.227395

'With You, Our Love Will Make it Through' Anime's Trailer Video Reveals New Cast, CHiCO with HoneyWorks Opening Song, October 14 Debut

Ai Kakuma joins cast as beastfolk Kisara

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-06/with-you-our-love-will-make-it-through-anime-trailer-video-reveals-new-cast-chico-with-honeyworks-/.227413

'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' 2nd Season Anime Debuts in 2026

1st season director Junichi Yamamoto returns for new season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-06/anyway-im-falling-in-love-with-you-2nd-season-anime-debuts-in-2026/.227412

Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime's Character Trailer Reveals 2 Cast Members

Katsumi Fukuhara, Yūya Hirose join cast of October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-06/lil-miss-vampire-cant-suck-right-anime-character-trailer-reveals-2-cast-members/.227383

Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

Kaede Hondo, Nobunaga Shimazaki star in LIDEN FILMS anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-05/yosuke-kaneda-the-classroom-of-a-black-cat-and-a-witch-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.227374

Sun Jewelry's Hoppe-chan Original Character Gets TV Anime in 2026

Rin Kusumi, Kyōko Kuramochi, Ayaka Takamura, Ran Misato, more star in Toon Harbor Works anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-05/sun-jewelry-hoppe-chan-original-character-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.227369

Live-Action Hirayasumi Series Reveals 2 More Cast Members

Nana Mori, Riho Yoshioka join cast of fall series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-05/live-action-hirayasumi-series-reveals-2-more-cast-members/.227367

The Idolm@ster SideM & King of Prism Cross Over With Voice Drama, Screenings, & More

2 current animated male idol groups come together

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-04/the-idolm@ster-sidem-and-king-of-prism-cross-over-with-voice-drama-screenings-and-more/.227006

New Virtua Fighter Game's Video Teases Combat Gameplay

Video shows fight between Akira, Sarah

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-04/new-virtua-fighter-game-video-teases-combat-gameplay/.227325

Voice Actor Makoto Furukawa to Perform One Punch Man Season 3 Anime's Ending Song

Protagonist Saitama's voice actor performed 2nd season's ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-03/voice-actor-makoto-furukawa-to-perform-one-punch-man-season-3-anime-ending-song/.227301

You and Idol Precure Film Casts Maaya Uchida, Ayane Sakura

Uchida, Sakura voice key characters for September 12 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-03/you-and-idol-precure-film-casts-maaya-uchida-ayane-sakura/.227294

Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered Game Releases on August 7

Game launches for PC via Steam, Switch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-03/fate-hollow-ataraxia-remastered-game-releases-on-august-7/.227282

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game Revealed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam

New version to have single-player mode, crossplay, rollback netcode, DLC character

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-02/virtua-fighter-5-r.e.v.o-world-stage-game-revealed-for-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-switch-2-steam/.227277

unOrdinary Webtoon Returns with Season 3 After Yearlong Hiatus

Series has attracted more than 1.3 billion views on WEBTOON

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-02/unordinary-webtoon-returns-with-season-3-after-yearlong-hiatus/.227241

Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Anime Gets New Series

Saya Fukase again directs anime at Uwan Pictures

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-02/iya-na-kao-sare-nagara-opantsu-misete-moraitai-anime-gets-new-series/.227276

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game Previewed in New Trailer

Game to launch for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam/Windows on October 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-01/dragon-quest-i-and-ii-hd-2d-remake-game-previewed-in-new-trailer/.227245

Romancing Saga 2 Remake Game Launches for Switch 2

Remake launched for Switch, PS5/4, PC in October 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-01/romancing-saga-2-remake-game-launches-for-switch-2/.227242

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Stays at #1, Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX Rises to #7

King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Miinna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours film surpasses 500 million yen in cumulative earnings but leaves top 10 list

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-31/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-stays-at-no.1-gekijoban-utano-princesama-taboo-night-xxxx-/.227112