Disney+ Korea Confirms 2025 Live-Action Series Low Life Based on Webtoon The Hooligans

Story centers on greedy yet earnest locals stumbling upon rumor of sunken treasure ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-01/disney-korea-confirms-2025-live-action-series-low-life-based-on-webtoon-the-hooligans/.224797

Titan Manga Licenses J-ta Yamada's Eko Eko Azarak Reborn Manga

Manga's 1st volume releases in English on April 28, 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-31/titan-manga-licenses-j-ta-yamada-eko-eko-azarak-reborn-manga/.224782

2025 Detective Conan Film Drops to #2, Live-Action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe Film Opens at #4

Live-action Blank Canvas film drops to #5, Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX to #7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-31/2025-detective-conan-film-drops-to-no.2-live-action-thus-spoke-rohan-kishibe-film-opens-at-no.4/.224836

Betrothed to My Sister's Ex Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Tetsuya Kakihara, more join cast for anime premiering on July 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-30/betrothed-to-my-sister-ex-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.224949

April Showers Bring May Flowers TV Anime's Video Reveals Cast, July 4 Premiere

GLASGOW performs ending theme "Souvenir"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-30/april-showers-bring-may-flowers-tv-anime-video-reveals-cast-july-4-premiere/.224948

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 Unveils Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut

"Umitsuki" opening is 1st new anime song of ClariS as trio; Regal Lily performs ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-30/rent-a-girlfriend-season-4-unveils-theme-song-artists-july-4-debut/.224947

Gacha Girls Corps Isekai Light Novels Have Anime in the Works

Chinkururi launched Isekai gacha adventure story in 2016

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-29/gacha-girls-corps-isekai-light-novels-have-anime-in-the-works/.224921

To Your Eternity Season 3's 1st Video Reveals New, Returning Cast & Staff

Reiji Kawashima, Kenjirō Tsuda, more return for new season helmed by Sōta Yokote

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-29/to-your-eternity-season-3-1st-video-reveals-new-returning-cast-and-staff/.224920

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ‒ Episode 8

Captain Celebrity is the antithesis and also a shining example of what we commonly expect from heroes who act in a public service capacity.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia-vigilantes/episode-8/.224866

Live-Action Kowloon Generic Romance Film Reveals 4 More Cast

Takashi Yamanaka, Sahel Rosa, Mandy Sekiguchi, Kyusaku Shimada join cast of August film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-28/live-action-kowloon-generic-romance-film-reveals-4-more-cast/.224885

Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! Anime's 2nd Video Reveals New Cast, Ending Song

Ryōta Suzuki, Chika Anzai join cast of July 3 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-28/welcome-to-the-outcast-restaurant-anime-2nd-video-reveals-new-cast-ending-song/.224883

'Marry Me, Let's Have a Baby!' Adult Manga Gets AnimeFesta Anime

Anime debuts streaming on OceanVeil in English on June 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-28/marry-me-let-have-a-baby-adult-manga-gets-animefesta-anime/.224863

Bravely Default Switch 2 Remaster Game Preview

From 3DS to Switch 2, George Yang checks out this RPG's graphical and interface updates to see if it's worth the double-dip or a first-time playthrough.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025-05-23/bravely-default-switch-2-remaster-game-preview/.224700

Witch Watch ‒ Episode 8

Even when Witch Watch isn't at its absolute funniest, there's so much going on in how it executes its jokes that I can't help but respect the craft.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-watch/episode-8/.224807

Gorilla God's Go-To Girl ‒ Episode 8

Bomb threats? Insurgents? Potential war? Who cares! This week The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl tosses all of that out the window in favor of three vignettes about how everyone loves Sophia!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gorilla-god-go-to-girl/episode-8/.224818

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game Debuts on October 30, Now on Switch 2 Also

Game to launch for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC as previously announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-27/dragon-quest-i-and-ii-hd-2d-remake-game-debuts-on-october-30-now-on-switch-2-also/.224835

Exclusive: Titan Manga Releases 'The One. Later On...' Manga in English

Nahato, Kazutomo Miya, Shinichirō Nariie's manga launches in English on March 31, 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-26/exclusive-titan-manga-releases-the-one-later-on-manga-in-english/.224757

Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc ‒ Episode 8

It wasn’t hard to guess that whatever was coming this week was going to be awful. The episode isn’t called “His Butler, Joyous” or “His Butler, Elated.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-butler-emerald-witch-arc/episode-8/.224763

Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof ‒ Episode 7

In which our heroine starts to wonder if killing people might be bad.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ninja-and-an-assassin-under-one-roof/episode-7/.224778

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Film Casts Sachiko Kobayashi

Veteran singer also performs film's ending song "Bokutachi no Hibi"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-26/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-film-casts-sachiko-kobayashi/.224813

Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? Volume 1 Manga Review

This manga asks and answers the question “What if the loveable loser in a sexbot comedy was a woman?” The answer won’t surprise you.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/does-it-count-if-you-lose-your-virginity-to-an-android/volume-1/.224735

All the Winners of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025

Solo Leveling wins 9 awards including Anime of the Year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-25/all-the-winners-of-the-crunchyroll-anime-awards-2025/.224777

1st 7 Minutes of 4th Princess Principal: Crown Handler Film Streamed

Film opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-25/1st-7-minutes-of-4th-princess-principal-crown-handler-film-streamed/.224775

Bluelock -Episode Nagi- Manga Gets Stage Play in November

New stage play runs from November 20-30 at Theatre G-Rosso at the Tokyo Dome City

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-25/bluelock-episode-nagi-manga-gets-stage-play-in-november/.224765

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Unveils New Cast, 2026 Airing

Fairouz Ai plays Shaula in season with returning staff at White Fox

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-24/re-zero-starting-life-in-another-world-season-4-unveils-new-cast-2026-airing/.224756

Netflix's Weak Hero Class 2 Series Tops Netflix's Non-English Series Chart, Sparks Surge in Original Webtoon Viewership

Webtoon recorded 20-fold increase in monthly revenue compared to its post-completion average

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-24/netflix-weak-hero-class-2-series-tops-netflix-non-english-series-chart-sparks-surge-in-original-/.224600

Korean-Animated Film Lost in Starlight Unveils Trailer, Poster

1st Korean-animated film on Netflix about romance between astronaut, musician debuts on May 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-24/korean-animated-film-lost-in-starlight-unveils-trailer-poster/.224598

Joker Game Anime Gets New Stage Play After 7 Years

3rd stage play in franchise to run in Tokyo in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-23/joker-game-anime-gets-new-stage-play-after-7-years/.224728

Voice Actor Ken Shiroyama Dies at 92

Actor voiced Ebizō in Naruto Shippūden

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-23/voice-actor-ken-shiroyama-dies-at-92/.224710

Gō Ikeyamada to End Takanashi-ke no Imōto wa Hanayome ni Naritaii!! Manga

So Cute It Hurts!! creator launched manga in August 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-23/go-ikeyamada-to-end-takanashi-ke-no-imoto-wa-hanayome-ni-naritaii-manga/.224708

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Casts Rica Fukami

Fukami plays Shenmei in episode 43 on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-22/the-apothecary-diaries-season-2-casts-rica-fukami/.224688

Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Additional Cast, Opening Song

Marina Inoue joins cast; protagonist Gakuto Kajiwara performs opening song "Junjō de Are"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-22/yusha-party-o-tsuiho-sareta-shiro-madoshi-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-additional-cast-opening-song/.224640

Too Kyo Games, DMM's Shuten Order Game Launches on September 5

Game launches for Switch, PC via Steam, DMM Game Player

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-22/too-kyo-games-dmm-shuten-order-game-launches-on-september-5/.224673

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Novels Top 20 Million in Circulation

1st GA Bunko title to reach milestone

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-22/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-novels-top-20-million-in-circulation/.224672

YOASOBI's 'Idol' Wins Best Anime Song, Creepy Nuts' 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born' Wins 7 Awards at 1st Music Awards Japan

Mashle: Magic and Muscles 2nd season's opening song wins Best Japanese Song, Best Viral Song, Best Japanese Dance Pop Song, Top Japanese Song in Europe, more awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/yoasobi-idol-wins-best-anime-song-creepy-nuts-bling-bang-bang-born-wins-7-awards-at-1st-music-/.224635

Tsuyokute New Saga Anime Unveils 2 Cast Members, Theme Song Artists

Takehito Koyasu, Yōko Hikasa join cast of July series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/tsuyokute-new-saga-anime-unveils-2-cast-members-theme-song-artists/.224638

Otherworldly Munchkin TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, More Staff, October Premiere in 1st Promo Video

Kazuki Ura, Kana Yūki, Yui Ishikawa, Kaori Maeda star in series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/otherworldly-munchkin-tv-anime-unveils-main-cast-more-staff-october-premiere-in-1st-promo-video/.224610

2025 Crayon Shin-chan Film Reveals More Cast

Asami Seto, Kōichi Yamadera, Shō Hayami, Noriko Hidaka, Katsuhisa Hōki, Chika Sakamoto join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/2025-crayon-shin-chan-film-reveals-more-cast/.224631

Kaori Yuki's Angel Sanctuary: Tokyo Chronos Manga Teases Climax

New manga from Yuki's Angel Sanctuary franchise launched in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-20/kaori-yuki-angel-sanctuary-tokyo-chronos-manga-teases-climax/.224604

A New Dawn Film Delayed to 2026

Illustrator, director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's 1st feature previously slated for this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-20/a-new-dawn-film-delayed-to-2026/.224605

Gakkō dewa Oshiete Kurenai Taisetsu na Koto Children's Guidebooks Get TV Anime

Haruka Chisuga, Yumiri Hanamori, Makoto Koichi, Fukushi Ochiai, Kōki Ohsuzu star in summer anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-20/gakko-dewa-oshiete-kurenai-taisetsu-na-koto-children-guidebooks-get-tv-anime/.224599

Manga Creator Kunichika Harada Dies at 73 Due to Heart Attack

Harada drew Pro Wrestling Superstar Retsuden, Kimura manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/manga-creator-kunichika-harada-dies-at-73-due-to-heart-attack/.224560

Webtoon Entertainment Reports US$26.6 Million Operating Loss in Q1 Amid Weak Yen, Won

Company marks 1st year-on-year revenue drop since going public in June 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/webtoon-entertainment-reports-usd26.6-million-operating-loss-in-q1-amid-weak-yen-won/.224522

Summer Pockets Anime's 4th Video, Visual Highlight Tsumugi Wenders

Emiri Iwai voices character in currently airing anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/summer-pockets-anime-4th-video-visual-highlight-tsumugi-wenders/.224563

Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 7

It's interesting to me that after all of the things that Anne Shirley has left out it decided to show something that's only mentioned in the book.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/anne-shirley/episode-7/.224534

Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered Game to Debut This Year

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Fate/stay night Remastered game confirmed on Sunday the 2025 release of the Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2025-05-18/fate-hollow-ataraxia-remastered-game-to-debut-this-year/.224545

Turkey! Original Bowling Anime Reveals July 8 TV Debut in 1st Promo Video

5 main cast members perform show's opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-18/turkey-original-bowling-anime-reveals-july-8-tv-debut-in-1st-promo-video/.224543

The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses Anime's 1st Heroine Video Reveals Ending Song

Ciel, Anemone, Gore's voice cast members sing "Suki Magazine" song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/the-stunned-hero-and-the-assassin-princesses-anime-1st-heroine-video-reveals-ending-song/.224527

SNK CEO Kenji Matsubara Steps Down, Transitions to Advisory Role

SNK's board chairman to serve as interim CEO

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/snk-ceo-kenji-matsubara-steps-down-transitions-to-advisory-role/.224524

Bluelock -Episode Nagi- Spinoff Manga Ends in 8th Volume in August

Manga inspired anime film that opened in April 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/bluelock-episode-nagi-spinoff-manga-ends-in-8th-volume-in-august/.224520

TWS, Ayumu Imazu Perform Opening Theme for April Showers Bring May Flowers TV Anime

Series debuts in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-16/tws-ayumu-imazu-perform-opening-theme-for-april-showers-bring-may-flowers-tv-anime/.224506

See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Reveals Opening Theme in 1st Promo Video

Oisicle Melonpan performs opening theme for 6-episode series premiering in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-16/see-you-tomorrow-at-the-food-court-anime-reveals-opening-theme-in-1st-promo-video/.224495

Tomica Heroes Jobraver TV Anime's Video Reveals New Cast, July 6 Premiere

Kazuyuki Okitsu joins cast as Travis

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-16/tomica-heroes-jobraver-tv-anime-video-reveals-new-cast-july-6-premiere/.224491

Crunchyroll Adds Toku Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru ~Setsugetsuka~ Anime Film Trilogy

Trilogy film premiered in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-15/crunchyroll-adds-toku-touken-ranbu-hanamaru-~setsugetsuka~-anime-film-trilogy/.224461

2025 Detective Conan Film Stays at #1, Utano Princesama Taboo Night XXXX Film Debuts at #4

Demon Slayer Mugen Train 4K screenings rank at #6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-15/2025-detective-conan-film-stays-at-no.1-utano-princesama-taboo-night-xxxx-film-debuts-at-no.4/.224410

Seven Seas Licenses Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World Light Novels, 4 More Titles

Also: Get Married So I Can Curse Your Firstborn and Finally Be Free! & Grim Night Tales manga, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-15/seven-seas-licenses-magic-maker-how-to-create-magic-in-another-world-light-novels-4-more-titles/.224449

NBCUniversal Briefly Listed Super Mario World Film Title

The official website of the media conglomerate NBCUniversal posted an article about the highlights from its 2025 Upfront showcases on Tuesday. ("Upfronts"...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2025-05-14/nbcuniversal-briefly-listed-super-mario-world-film-title/.224428

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Smartphone Game's Development Canceled

Kingdom Hearts IV is still in development

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-14/kingdom-hearts-missing-link-smartphone-game-development-canceled/.224432

Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime Unveils 1st Promo Video, Ending Theme Song Artist, More Cast

Shinji Kawada, Tomomichi Nishimura join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-14/apocalypse-bringer-mynoghra-anime-unveils-1st-promo-video-ending-theme-song-artist-more-cast/.224412

Netflix to Stream Live-Action Cells at Work! Film on June 13

Film premiered at #1 in Japan box office on December 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-14/netflix-to-stream-live-action-cells-at-work-film-on-june-13/.224426

Norihiko Kurazono Ends Moon River o Watatte Manga

Jiangshi X creator launched dystopian sci-fi manga last May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-13/norihiko-kurazono-ends-moon-river-o-watatte-manga/.224391

Final Boss Fake-out: The Protagonist Thinks She Killed Me So Now I'm Free! Manga Listed to End in Volume 7

Manga adaptation launched in November 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-13/final-boss-fake-out-the-protagonist-thinks-she-killed-me-so-now-im-free-manga-listed-to-end-in-/.224390

Street Fighter 6 Game Announces 'Get Ready for Elena!' Fighting Pass

Elena joins Year 2 Character Pass on June 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-13/street-fighter-6-game-announces-get-ready-for-elena-fighting-pass/.224389

4K Remaster of Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg Anime to Premiere at Cannes

40th anniversary remaster to screen at festival's Cinéma de la Plage on May 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/4k-remaster-of-mamoru-oshii-angel-egg-anime-to-premiere-at-cannes/.224394

Live-Action Adaptation of Web Novel, Webtoon Men of the Harem Confirmed

Former K-pop star Suzy considers taking lead role

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/live-action-adaptation-of-web-novel-webtoon-men-of-the-harem-confirmed/.224365

'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!' Light Novels Get TV Anime by EMT Squared

Yume Miyamoto, Rumi Okubo star in anime adaptation of Atekichi's light novel series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/heroine-saint-no-im-an-all-works-maid-light-novels-get-tv-anime-by-emt-squared/.224364

Webtoon-Based Action Noir Live-Action Show Mercy for None to Premiere on Netflix June 6

Streaming company also unveils teaser poster, English-subtitled trailer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-11/webtoon-based-action-noir-live-action-show-mercy-for-none-to-premiere-on-netflix-june-6/.224334

22/7 Project's Nagomi Saijō Graduates From Franchise

Voice of Miu Takigawa to graduate after activities of group's 15th single release on July 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-11/22-7-project-nagomi-saijo-graduates-from-franchise/.224339

Line Friends Opens New Retail Store at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

Store features collaborative collections with NBC Universal brands

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-11/line-friends-opens-new-retail-store-at-universal-citywalk-hollywood/.223950

Rock is a Lady's Modesty ‒ Episode 6

Putting on this front for years has worn Tina down, and in true Rock Lady fashion, she expresses that frustration in a totally bonkers way.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rock-is-a-lady-modesty/episode-6/.224311

Rimukoro's Kimi no Love wo Misetekure! Manga Ends

Manga about manga creator high school student who knows nothing of love launched in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-10/rimukoro-kimi-no-love-wo-misetekure-manga-ends/.224319

Aina Aiba Performs Ending Theme for Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 2 Anime

New season debuts in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-10/aina-aiba-performs-ending-theme-for-reborn-as-a-vending-machine-season-2-anime/.224314

Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl Anime Reveals July 6 Debut in Main Promo Video

More cast, theme song artists also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-09/cultural-exchange-with-a-game-centre-girl-anime-reveals-july-6-debut-in-main-promo-video/.224298

Ninja vs. Gokudo Anime Stars Chiaki Kobayashi, Debuts in October

Katsuyuki Konishi, Sumire Uesaka also star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-09/ninja-vs-gokudo-anime-stars-chiaki-kobayashi-debuts-in-october/.224297

It's Anime YouTube Channel Streams KochiKame, Reborn!, More Anime in U.S., Canada

YouTube channel also streams Yakitate!! Japan, True Cooking Master Boy anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-09/its-anime-youtube-channel-streams-kochikame-reborn-more-anime-in-u.s-canada/.224292

Hanashi Media Licenses The Abandoned Reincarnation Sage Light Novel Series

Kodansha USA publishes manga adaptation in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-09/hanashi-media-licenses-the-abandoned-reincarnation-sage-light-novel-series/.224291

Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta Shiro Madōshi Anime Adds 2 More Cast

Toshiki Masuda, Nichika Omori join cast of anime premiering in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-08/yusha-party-o-tsuiho-sareta-shiro-madoshi-anime-adds-2-more-cast/.224233

Tenchi Muyo! American Comics Omnibus Edition's Kickstarter Surpasses Goal

Campaign aims to re-release JD Calderon, Matt Lunsford's 1997 Tenchi Muyo! comic book series as omnibus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-08/tenchi-muyo-american-comics-omnibus-edition-kickstarter-surpasses-goal/.223993

Seven Seas Licenses The Beast King and His Apprentice, Ghost and Witch, 4 More Titles

Also licensed: The Ancient Magus' Bride: Fragments Collection, Lilia's Pregnancy Spells the World's End, A Good Day Starts with Cats and Books, Magical Buffs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-08/seven-seas-licenses-the-beast-king-and-his-apprentice-ghost-and-witch-4-more-titles/.224249

Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Game Unveils English Dub Cast, Opening Theme Song Trailer

New cast includes Kaiji Tang as Nishikiyama, Risa Mei as Makoto, David Hayter as Kashiwagi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-07/yakuza-0-director-cut-game-unveils-english-dub-cast-opening-theme-song-trailer/.224236

Tougen Anki Anime Reveals July 11 Premiere, Theatrical Screening, Ending Song Artist

Band-Maid performs anime's ending theme song "What is justice?"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-07/tougen-anki-anime-reveals-july-11-premiere-theatrical-screening-ending-song-artist/.224206

Arashi Idol Group to Hold Concerts Next Spring Before Disbanding in May 2026

Group's activities had been suspended since 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-06/arashi-idol-group-to-hold-concerts-next-spring-before-disbanding-in-may-2026/.224214

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 Unveils 5 New Cast Members

Rena Hasegawa, Yurie Kozakai, Sora Tokui, Rin Kurusu, Hina Tachibana join cast in first new episode on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-06/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-season-2-unveils-5-new-cast-members/.224212

Battle Angel Alita Manga's New Panzer Kunst Chronicle Series Delayed to Next Spring

Yukito Kishiro had planned the new series for this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-06/battle-angel-alita-manga-new-panzer-kunst-chronicle-series-delayed-to-next-spring/.224200

Naver Webtoon Launches 1st Tower of God Side Story Urek Mazino

Side story reveals Urek's life before entering the Tower

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-05/naver-webtoon-launches-1st-tower-of-god-side-story-urek-mazino/.224030

Marry My Husband Web Novel, Webtoon Get Japanese Live-Action Adaptation on Amazon in June

Franchise inspired separate Korean live-action series earlier this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-05/marry-my-husband-web-novel-webtoon-get-japanese-live-action-adaptation-on-amazon-in-june/.224028

Fullmetal Alchemist Manga Comes to Webtoon in Full Color Starting on May 7

Hiromu Arakawa's manga will be reformatted for WEBTOON's vertical-scroll format

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-05/fullmetal-alchemist-manga-comes-to-webtoon-in-full-color-starting-on-may-7/.224156

29-Sai Dokushin Chūken Bōkensha no Nichijō Fantasy Manga Gets TV Anime

Makoto Furukawa, Sayumi Suzushiro star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-05/29-sai-dokushin-chuken-bokensha-no-nichijo-fantasy-manga-gets-tv-anime/.224174

Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 5

I wish that Studio David could muster up more of that showmanship that made some of the previous seasons' best fights so memorable.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fire-force-season-3/episode-5/.224153

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 41

It's interesting to think that Jinshi, Suirei, and Shisui have all been playing a role, especially when contrasted with Maomao, Luomen, and Lakan, all of whom are unabashedly themselves at all times.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-apothecary-diaries-season-2/episode-41/.224148

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Reveals Video With Voices, October Debut

Anime's 1st key visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-04/chitose-is-in-the-ramune-bottle-anime-reveals-video-with-voices-october-debut/.224160

Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime Reveals Opening Song Artist Rico Sasaki

Emle voice actress performs "Majestic Catastrophe" opening for July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-04/apocalypse-bringer-mynoghra-anime-reveals-opening-song-artist-rico-sasaki/.224157

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? ‒ Episode 5

Oh right, Rion! I completely forgot you were here!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/can-a-boy-girl-friendship-survive/episode-5/.224143

Rock is a Lady's Modesty ‒ Episode 5

This isn't about one genre of music winning over another. It's about embracing your passions and being authentic to yourself, however messy that gets.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rock-is-a-lady-modesty/episode-5/.224136

Silent Witch Anime Casts M.A.O as Rynzbelfeid

Anime has been announcing new cast member every Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-03/silent-witch-anime-casts-m.a.o-as-rynzbelfeid/.224144

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2's Teaser Unveils New Cast & Staff, October Debut

Ayumu Murase plays pixie dragon Dra-chan in season with updated animation staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-03/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-season-2-teaser-unveils-new-cast-and-staff-/.224141

Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof ‒ Episode 4

This week, this dark comedy takes on a new target: yuri anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ninja-and-an-assassin-under-one-roof/episode-4/.224125

Anne Voice Actress Eiko Yamada on What Anne of Green Gables Means to Her

Yamada shares her thoughts on the story and characters that have been integral to so much of her life—starting with the titular Anne.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2025-05-02/anne-voice-actress-eiko-yamada-on-what-anne-of-green-gables-means-to-her/.223772

Wind Breaker Season 2 ‒ Episode 18

The hang-out-ability of this anime is as instrumental to its vibe as boys getting their faces broken.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wind-breaker-season-2/episode-18/.224124

The Barbarian's Bride Anime's Video Unveils Staff, October Debut

Takayuki Tanaka directs anime at Jumondo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-02/the-barbarian-bride-anime-video-unveils-staff-october-debut/.224128

Fuji Media Holdings Head Osamu Kanemitsu, 3 Other Executives to Resign

Company revises forecasted annual net profit to net loss of 20.1 billion yen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-01/fuji-media-holdings-head-osamu-kanemitsu-3-other-executives-to-resign/.224097

Sung Hoo Park's Bullet/Bullet Anime Reveals Ending Song in 2nd Promo Video

Rock band Newspeak perform ending song "Glass Door"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-01/sung-hoo-park-bullet-bullet-anime-reveals-ending-song-in-2nd-promo-video/.224051