Crunchyroll Streams Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Special

Special aired in Japan on Wednesday, ended with new film announcement

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-01/crunchyroll-streams-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-anime-special/.232684

Comic Market 107 Draws 300,000 Across 2 Days on 50th Anniversary

Attendance roughly unchanged from last winter, despite 3 halls being unavailable

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-31/comic-market-107-draws-300000-across-2-days-on-50th-anniversary/.232672

1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Tops Japan's Box Office in 2025

Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, more rank in top 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-31/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-tops-japan-box-office-in-2025/.232670

Voice Actors Gakuto Kajiwara & Marina Yamada Announce Marriage

Marina also announces their 1st child

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-12-31/voice-actors-gakuto-kajiwara-and-marina-yamada-announce-marriage/.232673

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Tops 10 Billion Yen in Japan

Film sold 6.55 million tickets in 103 days

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-31/chainsaw-man-the-movie-reze-arc-tops-10-billion-yen-in-japan/.232667

Spy×Family Series Gets Sequel Musical in September 2026

New musical adapts Doggy Bomb, Luxury Cruise Ship arcs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-30/spy-family-series-gets-sequel-musical-in-september-2026/.232654

Manga UP! Global Adds Supervillain Boy, Code of Misconduct, 2 More Manga

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Spin-off: The Red Dragon Academy for Girls, She's Drop-Dead Drunk also launch in English on website

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-30/manga-up-global-adds-supervillain-boy-code-of-misconduct-2-more-manga/.232119

Singer May'n Announces Marriage

Singing voice of Macross F's Sheryl ties knot with guitarist Takashi Nagasawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-12-29/singer-mayn-announces-marriage/.232609

K Manga Adds An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 in English

TV anime of manga will debut on January 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-29/k-manga-adds-an-adventurer-daily-grind-at-age-29-in-english/.232605

Samurai Deeper Kyo's Akimine Kamijyō to Launch The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride Novels' Short Manga Spinoff

4-chapter Sumekuni no Sōheki Kizumono no Hanayome Gaiden spinoff manga launches on January 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-29/samurai-deeper-kyo-akimine-kamijyo-to-launch-the-ayakashi-hunter-tainted-bride-novels-short-manga-/.232585

Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 50

When Loid is approaching his apartment, he thinks to himself that it feels like forever since he’s been home. Just “home,” not “Loid’s home” or “Operation Strix’s home,” home.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family-season-3/episode-50/.232557

Masaoki Shindō's RuriDragon Manga Gets TV Anime by Kyoto Animation

Manga about lazy dragon girl launched in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-28/masaoki-shindo-ruridragon-manga-gets-tv-anime-by-kyoto-animation/.232603

Detective Conan Anime Gets 1st 2-Hour Special in 10 Years, Streams Trailer for 'Episode Zero' Special

Anime gets episode collabs with J-League, Birdman Rally; gets new ending theme on January 10; concert in April-May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-28/detective-conan-anime-gets-1st-2-hour-special-in-10-years-streams-trailer-for-episode-zero-special/.232565

The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc Film's 1st Teaser Unveils May 8 Debut

1st key visual also presented

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-27/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-yotsuba-succession-arc-film-1st-teaser-unveils-may-8-debut/.232548

Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 8-14

Mario Kart World continues its streak at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-27/japan-video-game-rankings-december-8-14/.232518

Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime's 2nd Part Reveals Creditless Opening Sequence

THE ORAL CIGARETTES performs opening theme for new part debuting on January 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-27/hell-teacher-jigoku-sensei-nube-anime-2nd-part-reveals-creditless-opening-sequence/.232544

Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film Reveals 4 More Cast Members

Film based on fantasy novel opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-26/whoever-steals-this-book-anime-film-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.232531

Wash It All Away Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme

Series debuts on January 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-26/wash-it-all-away-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-ending-theme/.232527

A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals July 2026 Debut, Main Staff in Video

Saori Onishi stars in anime; REMOW handles global licensing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-26/a-livid-lady-guide-to-getting-even-tv-anime-reveals-july-2026-debut-main-staff-in-video/.232523

Hiromasa Okujima Launches New Manga on February 25

New manga is tentatively titled Serial-san

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-26/hiromasa-okujima-launches-new-manga-on-february-25/.232513

Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part I

Featuring SPY×FAMILY, Palworld, Project Eevee, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, Beastars and Sanda, City the Animation, Food for the Soul, Koge-Donbo*, & more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-12-24/merry-christmas-from-around-the-anime-world-part-i/.232499

Taisho Baseball Girls Novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka Dies at 59

Uchi no Danna ga Amachan de author died in November of heart failure

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-25/taisho-baseball-girls-novelist-atsushi-kagurazaka-dies-at-59/.232500

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime's Main Trailer Unveils More Staff, Opening Song, April 2026 Debut

reGretGirl performs opening song "Submarine Youth"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-24/i-made-friends-with-the-second-prettiest-girl-in-my-class-anime-main-trailer-unveils-more-staff-/.232379

Ranma ½ ‒ Episodes 23-24

Who could this be, and how are they incompetent enough to make this mistake? He'd have to be blind, stupid, or both.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ranma/episodes-23-24/.232443

Fairy Princess Minky Momo Magical Girl Franchise Gets 1st New Anime in 31 Years

Original animator Hiroshi Watanabe draws visual to mark Ashi Productions' 50th year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-24/fairy-princess-minky-momo-magical-girl-franchise-gets-1st-new-anime-in-31-years/.232482

Taica's Shock-Absorber Get Mascot Gelpiyo Gets TV Anime Shorts

Anime of industrial company's character based on "Alpha Gel" tech debuts on January 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-24/taica-shock-absorber-get-mascot-gelpiyo-gets-tv-anime-shorts/.232475

The Worst Anime of Fall 2025

There's no way to avoid it; the fall anime season had a clear winner for most disappointing, poorly executed, and least entertaining. You'll find it at the bottom of this list and nod, knowingly, that it's where it should be.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/seasonal/2025/fall/.232027

The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 15

Is it worth being annoyed that The Fated Magical Princess chose to abandon the manhwa in its final few episodes? I’m still trying to decide.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-fated-magical-princess-who-made-me-a-princess/episode-15/.232385

Sgt. Frog Manga Gets TV Anime With Brand-New Cast Next Fall

Franchise's current cast stars in previously announced Sgt. Frog anniversary film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-23/sgt-frog-manga-gets-tv-anime-with-brand-new-cast-next-fall/.232427

One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 11

Even as One Punch Man season three technically improves, it continues to remind us how far this franchise has fallen, and I cannot wait for it to be over soon.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-punch-man-season-3/episode-11/.232369

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 12

This week’s episode left me with a question: Has the novelty finally worn off? Honestly, I think it has.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tojima-wants-to-be-a-kamen-rider/episode-12/.232364

Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise Gets TV Anime in 2026

Hikari Senga, Daishi Kajita star in Liden Films anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-22/spica-aoki-kaiju-girl-caramelise-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.232380

Black Clover Anime's 2nd Season Reveals 2026 Debut in Video

Studio Pierrot returns to produce new season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-21/black-clover-anime-2nd-season-reveals-2026-debut-in-video/.232340

Kindergarten Wars TV Anime Reveals Teaser Visual, Main Staff

Shinsuke Gomi directs anime at Sunrise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-20/kindergarten-wars-tv-anime-reveals-teaser-visual-main-staff/.232303

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artists in New Trailer

Tatsuya Kitani feat. Babymetal perform opening theme for series debuting on January 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-20/hell-paradise-jigokuraku-season-2-anime-reveals-opening-theme-artists-in-new-trailer/.232300

Sgt. Frog Franchise Gets Stage Musical in September 2026

Franchise's 20th anniversary anime film to open in summer 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-19/sgt-frog-franchise-gets-stage-musical-in-september-2026/.232262

Netflix's Last Samurai Standing Live-Action Series Gets 2nd Season

Series starring Junichi Okada is based on Shōgo Imamura's Ikusagami novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-19/netflix-last-samurai-standing-live-action-series-gets-2nd-season/.232261

Poupelle of Chimney Town Sequel Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast

MEGUMI, Fūka Koshiba, Mitsuo Yoshihara, Anna Tsuchiya, Shingo Fujimori, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-19/poupelle-of-chimney-town-sequel-film-trailer-reveals-more-cast/.232248

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Game's 1st Trailer Unveils Fall 2026 Release

Game releases worldwide simultaneously on PS5, Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-18/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-remake-game-1st-trailer-unveils-fall-2026-release/.232229

Hanashi Media Licenses I Saved Myself with a Potion!: Life in Another World Light Novel Series

Story debuted in 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-18/hanashi-media-licenses-i-saved-myself-with-a-potion-life-in-another-world-light-novel-series/.232206

1st Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Opens in Hong Kong on January 15

1st film in 4-film series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-17/1st-girls-and-panzer-motto-love-love-sakusen-desu-film-opens-in-hong-kong-on-january-15/.232186

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Reveals July 2026 Debut, Returning Staff

Akio Kazumi returns to direct new season at Passione, Hayabusa Film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-17/from-old-country-bumpkin-to-master-swordsman-season-2-reveals-july-2026-debut-returning-staff/.232188

'Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None' Anime Unveils Ending Song in New Promo Video

Nowlu perfoms "sukuu" ending song for January 1 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-17/jack-of-all-trades-party-of-none-anime-unveils-ending-song-in-new-promo-video/.232153

Celebrate 40 Years of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano's Angel's Egg at the Limited Time Exhibition

The Angel's Egg 40th Anniversary Exhibition may be on the smaller side of anime related exhibitions, however, it's rare seeing an original Yoshitaka Amano piece, let alone a recently drawn one.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025-12-16/celebrate-40-years-of-mamoru-oshii-and-yoshitaka-amano-angel-egg-at-the-limited-time-exhibition/.231427

The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 14

The best way for Athanasia to protect herself is to show the world what she’s capable of.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-fated-magical-princess-who-made-me-a-princess/episode-14/.232127

Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Film's New Trailer Reveals More Cast

Kenshō Ono, Robert Waterman join cast of February 6 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-16/milky-subway-the-galactic-limited-express-film-new-trailer-reveals-more-cast/.232151

Marriage Toxin TV Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast & Staff

New key visual also revealed for anime premiering in April 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-16/marriage-toxin-tv-anime-reveals-trailer-more-cast-and-staff/.232053

To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 11

What's an Orb to do in this new, gray world of uncertainty and doubt?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/to-your-eternity-season-3/episode-11/.232083

Iron Wok Jan! Manga Gets TV Anime by Director Ei Aoki, Troyca in 2026

Shinji Saijyo's manga about young chef challenging status quo in Chinese cuisine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-15/iron-wok-jan-manga-gets-tv-anime-by-director-ei-aoki-troyca-in-2026/.232114

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals January 10 Debut

Ai Kayano, Kazuhiko Inoue, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-13/a-misanthrope-teaches-a-class-for-demi-humans-anime-main-promo-video-reveals-january-10-debut/.232049

Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season Anime Reveals April 2026 Debut With New Staff, Studio in Video

Hideaki Ōba directs new season at OLM

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-14/ace-of-diamond-act-ii-second-season-anime-reveals-april-2026-debut-with-new-staff-studio-in-video/.232074

A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 11

A Star Brighter Than the Sun, while an enjoyable story, does by this point feel like it might be chucking rocks at Sae and Koki with mad abandon.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-star-brighter-than-the-sun/episode-11/.231979

Chiai Fujikawa Performs SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Anime's Ending Song

TV series starring Chiyuki Miura debuts on January 7 with 60-minute 1st episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-13/chiai-fujikawa-performs-shiboyugi-playing-death-games-to-put-food-on-the-table-anime-ending-song/.232044

Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime's New Video Reveals January 3 Debut, Spyair's Theme Song

Yūichi Nakamura, Saori Ōnishi join cast; new Couveunge Forest "location visual" also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-13/sentenced-to-be-a-hero-anime-new-video-reveals-january-3-debut-spyair-theme-song/.232046

Crayon Shin-chan Reveals 33rd 2D-Animated Film Opening in Summer 2026

New film takes place in "land of yōkai"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-13/crayon-shin-chan-reveals-33rd-2d-animated-film-opening-in-summer-2026/.232050

New Cat's Eye Anime Reveals More Cast, Trailer for 2nd Half

Ryōtarō Okiayu, Kenyū Horiuchi join cast for 2nd half debuting on December 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-12/new-cat-eye-anime-reveals-more-cast-trailer-for-2nd-half/.232010

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, Ending Theme Artist, Early Streaming Debut for 2nd Episode

Kohta Yamamoto performs ending theme "Story feat. katagiri"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-11/kunon-the-sorcerer-can-see-anime-reveals-main-promo-video-ending-theme-artist-early-streaming-debut-/.231978

World Trigger Anime's 'Reboot Project' to Re-Adapt Manga From 1st Chapter Including 3 Series Arcs

Project includes adaptation of Border Enlistment Arc, Large-Scale Invasion Arc, B-Rank Wars Arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-11/world-trigger-anime-reboot-project-to-re-adapt-manga-from-1st-chapter-including-3-series-arcs/.231966

Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, 2 More Detective Conan Films Stream on YouTube Every Saturday This December

2-part "The Diplomat Murder Case" episode, "Winter episode showcase" stream on December 12 & 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-11/detective-conan-black-iron-submarine-2-more-detective-conan-films-stream-on-youtube-every-saturday-/.231954

Record of Ragnarok Season 3 Reveals More Cast, Clean Ending Sequence

Tsuguo Mogami, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Kōsuke Toriumi join cast of series debuting on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-10/record-of-ragnarok-season-3-reveals-more-cast-clean-ending-sequence/.231910

Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil Top 2026 Manga

Hon Nara Uru Hodo, Half Is More top male, female readers list; full top 20 list out on December 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-10/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-top-2026-manga/.231907

Gachiakuta ‒ Episodes 21-22

This inaugural standoff against Zodyl and his acolytes may be over, but Rudo and the Cleaners' fight against the abominable force of The Watchman has only just begun.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gachiakuta/episodes-21-22/.231849

Medalist Season 2's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song Artist, January 24 Debut

Girl group HANA performs opening song "Cold Night"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-09/medalist-season-2-1st-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-artist-january-24-debut/.231881

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Special's New Video Unveils Opening Song, December 31 Debut

Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga performs opening song "Abunai Kioku"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-09/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-anime-special-new-video-unveils-opening-song-december-31-debut/.231878

2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film's Trailer Unveils Theme Song

Rock band 10-FEET performs "Kowarete Kieru made" theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-08/2nd-live-action-golden-kamuy-film-trailer-unveils-theme-song/.231807

Code Geass Franchise Reveals New Anime & Manga Works, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture TV Airing, More Projects for 20th Anniversary

New anime work titled Code Geass Hoshi Oi no Aspar; manga project by Tomofumi Ogasawara in collaboration with Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-07/code-geass-franchise-reveals-new-anime-and-manga-works-code-geass-roze-of-the-recapture-tv-airing-/.231788

Hiiro Ishibashi Joins Cast for Final Season of My Hero Academia Anime

Anime's final episode airs next Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-07/hiiro-ishibashi-joins-cast-for-final-season-of-my-hero-academia-anime/.231791

1st Gundam Hathaway Film Gets Episodic TV Version

Episodes to air Tuesdays, beginning on January 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-07/1st-gundam-hathaway-film-gets-episodic-tv-version/.231771

Trigun Stargaze Anime Reveals Full Trailer, More Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 10 Debut

Cho, Taketora, Shinichirō Miki join cast with songs by Ano, Fomare

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-06/trigun-stargaze-anime-reveals-full-trailer-more-cast-theme-song-artists-january-10-debut/.231763

New Fist of the North Star Anime's Latest Video Unveils More Cast, Staff

Kōji Yusa, Saori Hayami play Shin, Yuria

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-06/new-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-latest-video-unveils-more-cast-staff/.231751

Fate/Strange Fake Anime Reveals Ending Theme in New Video

13.3g performs ending theme for series debuting on January 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-06/fate-strange-fake-anime-reveals-ending-theme-in-new-video/.231759

Wash it All Away Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, January 5 Premiere, Theme Song Artists

Shūichirō Umeda, Konomi Inagaki, Yoshino Aoyama, Kento Shiraishi, Ami Koshimizu, Wasabi Mizuta join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-05/wash-it-all-away-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-staff-january-5-premiere-theme-song-artists/.231736

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, January 4 Debut

Rikako Yamaguchi, Nobunaga Shimazaki join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-05/kunon-the-sorcerer-can-see-anime-reveals-more-cast-staff-january-4-debut/.231701

Kamui Fujiwara Returns to Dragon Quest: Warriors of Eden Manga in January

Dragon Quest Eden is continuation of 2001-2006 manga based on Dragon Quest VII

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-05/kamui-fujiwara-returns-to-dragon-quest-warriors-of-eden-manga-in-january/.231725

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Film's "Iris Out" Song Sets New Record for Kenshi Yonezu

Yonezu is 1st male solo artist to top Oricon's weekly streaming ranking for 11 consecutive weeks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-04/chainsaw-man-reze-arc-film-iris-out-song-sets-new-record-for-kenshi-yonezu/.231675

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 11 Premiere

Marina Yamada, Junichi Suwabe, Hikaru Midorikawa, Ai Furihata join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-04/the-villainess-is-adored-by-the-prince-of-the-neighbor-kingdom-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-theme-/.231696

GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 9

If this were a longer show, I wouldn't be too bothered by another below-average episode, but since we're close to the end, it's hard not to feel a little let down

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gintama-mr-ginpachi-zany-class/episode-9/.231604

Octopath Traveler 0 Game Review

Octopath Traveler 0 has proven to be one of the best gaming surprises of the year.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-switch-ps5-ps4-xbox-series-x-s-windows-steam/octopath-traveler-0/.231597

Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Films's Teaser Unveils Title, February 6 Opening

Film titled Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway Kakueki Teisha Gekijō Iki

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-03/milky-subway-the-galactic-limited-express-films-teaser-unveils-title-february-6-opening/.231656

Amazon Streamed AI English Dubs on Banana Fish, 'No Game, No Life Zero,' Vinland Saga, Pet Anime

Voice actors speak out against AI dubs, Kadokawa & Sentai Filmworks respond

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-03/amazon-streamed-ai-english-dubs-on-banana-fish-no-game-no-life-zero-vinland-saga-pet-anime/.231513

Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 9

Good grief, could that possibly be some plot progression in my anime romcom?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/mechanical-marie/episode-9/.231539

Ikoku Nikki Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, January 4 Debut

Sayaka Ōhara joins cast as Asa's late mother, Makio's older sister Minori

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-02/ikoku-nikki-anime-2nd-video-reveals-more-cast-january-4-debut/.231624

Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Split-Season Run, January 6 Debut

Lynn, Toshiki Masuda, Katsuyuki Konishi, more join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-02/yoroi-shin-den-samurai-troopers-anime-new-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-split-season-run-/.231619

Nichijou Creator Personally Animates Vocaloid Producer Yukopi's Latest Music Video

“Kome Rice Onigiri” video extols virtues of rice dishes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-12-02/nichijou-creator-personally-animates-vocaloid-producer-yukopi-latest-music-video/.231616

Bluelock -Episode Nagi-, Bluelock Stage Plays Both Get New Runs in 2026

Butai "BLUELOCK" Re: Episode Nagi runs June 11-21 in Tokyo, June 25-28 in Kyoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-01/bluelock-episode-nagi-bluelock-stage-plays-both-get-new-runs-in-2026/.231526

Toei Head Producer Explains End of Super Sentai's Half-Century TV Run

Shinichiro Shirakura cites streaming era & U.S. comic heroes, thinks franchise needs 10-year break

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-01/toei-head-producer-explains-end-of-super-sentai-half-century-tv-run/.231536

Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise Film Streams 3 Character Videos

Film opens in Japan on December 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-30/peleliu-guernica-of-paradise-film-streams-3-character-videos/.231518

22/7 Performs Ending Theme for The Beginning After the End Anime's 2nd Season

New character designs revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-30/22-7-performs-ending-theme-for-the-beginning-after-the-end-anime-2nd-season/.231516

Chōjin-teki Share House Story Charisma Characters Get TV Anime

Hypnosis Mic's Evil Line Records, Dazed created housemates who embody elemental traits

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-29/chojin-teki-share-house-story-charisma-characters-get-tv-anime/.231496

Himitsu no AiPri Gets Anime Film on March 13

Film centers on incident that occurs during "Spring Float Race"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-29/himitsu-no-aipri-gets-anime-film-on-march-13/.231492

Toho Reveals New Godzilla Anime Series

Orange, Igloo Studio to produce series about boy who possesses power of Godzilla

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-29/toho-reveals-new-godzilla-anime-series/.231488

Please Teacher! Gets Crowdfunding Campaign for New Animation Video

Campaign aims to raise 25 million yen to begin production in December, with expected completion in April-May 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-28/please-teacher-gets-crowdfunding-campaign-for-new-animation-video/.231455

Live-Action Katei Kyōshi no Kishi Knight Desu. Series Reveals More Cast

Masaya Sakuragi, Takuro Osada, Shōma Arashi join cast of January 5 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-28/live-action-katei-kyoshi-no-kishi-knight-desu-series-reveals-more-cast/.231429

'Saint Seiya Then' Gets 2nd Installment, Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Memories Gets New Short Serialization

"Saint Seiya Then II: Shimei" debuts on December 19 with 8 full color pages

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-27/saint-seiya-then-gets-2nd-installment-saint-seiya-saintia-sho-memories-gets-new-short-serialization/.231403

Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Film Opens at #3

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution drops to #4, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle to #6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-27/mamoru-hosoda-scarlet-film-opens-at-no.3/.231434

Exclusive: Titan Comics Previews Strange Pictures Manga's English Cover, Pages

Volume 1 ships on June 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-26/exclusive-titan-comics-previews-strange-pictures-manga-english-cover-pages/.231389

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 8

This is a very "what you see is what you get" type of episode, and what you get is a whole lot of boozin' and barbecuein'.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-season-2/episode-8/.231409

Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy Anime Streams on AnimeFesta, OceanVeil on December 12

Anime premieres in Japanese TV in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-26/ichigo-aika-strawberry-elegy-anime-streams-on-animefesta-oceanveil-on-december-12/.231408

Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime's New Video Shows Troopers in Battle

Sequel series premieres next January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-25/yoroi-shin-den-samurai-troopers-anime-new-video-shows-troopers-in-battle/.231385

A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation Anime Reveals More Cast

Kōsuke Toriumi, Hiroki Yasumoto, Kenji Hamada join cast of January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-25/a-gentle-noble-vacation-recommendation-anime-reveals-more-cast/.231381

Evangelion Kabuki Project Unveils Main Cast, Staff

Performance to be conclude anime's 30th anniversary festival on February 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-25/evangelion-kabuki-project-unveils-main-cast-staff/.231380

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Anime Reveals More Cast, January 6 Debut

Ending song artist Win Morisaki also joins anime's cast with Kazuyuki Okitsu, Shiori Izawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-24/the-other-world-books-depend-on-the-bean-counter-anime-reveals-more-cast-january-6-debut/.231320

Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube Game to Launch for Switch 2, PS5, Steam

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten to launch for Switch 2 on same date

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-24/utawarerumono-shiro-e-no-michishirube-game-to-launch-for-switch-2-ps5-steam/.231331

Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise Film Streams 3 Short Ads

Film opens in Japan on December 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-24/peleliu-guernica-of-paradise-film-streams-3-short-ads/.231346

1-Hour Undead Unluck Anime Special's Trailer Reveals Queen Bee's Theme Songs

Queen Bee returns to perform special's opening, ending songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-23/1-hour-undead-unluck-anime-special-trailer-reveals-queen-bee-theme-songs/.231317

Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 45

Billy believes that in hijacking the Eden College buses, he’s both getting revenge for Biddy and standing up for what she believed in…until Anya, all unaware, tells him that all he’s doing is the same thing that was done to him.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family-season-3/episode-45/.231302

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ Episodes 6-7

Sometimes, refusing to give the female self-insert and homosocial relationships is a kind of subconscious avoidance of one’s desire for homosexual relationships.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-dark-history-of-the-reincarnated-villainess/episodes-6-7/.231290

Dark Machine the Animation Series Unveils Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut

Kenshō Ono, Miyuki Sawashiro, Kōki Uchiyama, Riho Sugiyama, Saya Aizawa, Yūichi Nakamura star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-23/dark-machine-the-animation-series-unveils-cast-staff-2026-debut/.231314

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 10-16

Momotaro Dentetsu 2 debuts at #1 for Switch, #3 for Switch 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-22/japan-video-game-rankings-november-10-16/.231294

Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Yumiri Hanamori

Harumi voices Sara Kashiwagi Pendragon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-22/scum-of-the-brave-tv-anime-casts-yumiri-hanamori/.231298

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 10-16

My Hero Academia earns 3.3% rating; Wandance earns 2.4% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-22/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-10-16/.231293

Tokyopop Reveals 11 New Manga Licenses

How My Cute Girlfriend and I Started a Love Story; There, Beneath the Water; more licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-22/tokyopop-reveals-11-new-manga-licenses/.231292

MF Ghost 3rd Season Anime Reveals January 4 Debut, Theme Songs in Promo Video

Yū Serizawa, Himika Akaneya perform themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-21/mf-ghost-3rd-season-anime-reveals-january-4-debut-theme-songs-in-promo-video/.231272

Live-Action Return to Silent Hill Film's Trailer Shows James Drawn to Town

Trailer shows scenes calling back to Silent Hill 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-21/live-action-return-to-silent-hill-film-trailer-shows-james-drawn-to-town/.231271

Let This Grieving Soul Retire! 2nd Season Anime Casts Hidenari Ugaki

Ugaki plays level 6 hunter Kechachakka Munk in 21st episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-21/let-this-grieving-soul-retire-2nd-season-anime-casts-hidenari-ugaki/.231256

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game Heads West in 2026

Spike Chunsoft to release game on PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-20/steins-gate-re-boot-game-heads-west-in-2026/.231239

Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Into the Abyss DLC Launches

Expansion includes new map, storyline, equipment, enemies

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-20/daemon-x-machina-titanic-scion-game-into-the-abyss-dlc-launches/.231140

Marika's Love Meter Malfunction Romantic Comedy Manga Gets AnimeFesta Anime

Manga centers on young man who can suddenly see love meters above others

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-20/marika-love-meter-malfunction-romantic-comedy-manga-gets-animefesta-anime/.231233

KPop Demon Hunters: Invited to Thanksgiving Parade, Denied in UK Religious School

HUNTR/X singers will also perform Grammy-nominated song “Golden” in Macy parade

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-11-19/kpop-demon-hunters-invited-to-thanksgiving-parade-denied-in-uk-religious-school/.231163

Majutsu o Kiwanete Tabi ni Deta Tensei Elf, Moteamashita Jumyō de Ikeru Densetsu to Naru Novels Get TV Anime

Monshō Sakakibara's story about reincarnated elf launched in 2021; kanco launched manga adaptation in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-19/majutsu-o-kiwanete-tabi-ni-deta-tensei-elf-moteamashita-jumyo-de-ikeru-densetsu-to-naru-novels-get-/.231198

Live-Action Nanashi Suspense Film Announces 3 More Cast Members

Ryūhei Maruyama, MEGUMI, Kuranosuke Sasaki join cast of May 2026 film from Jirō Satō

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-19/live-action-nanashi-suspense-film-announces-3-more-cast-members/.231191

Witch Hat Atelier Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, More Staff, April 2026 Debut

Rena Motomura, Natsuki Hanae star in anime as Coco, Qifrey

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-18/witch-hat-atelier-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-more-staff-april-2026-debut/.231159

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game's Delay to 2026 Confirmed

MAGES presents updated graphics

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-18/steins-gate-re-boot-game-delay-to-2026-confirmed/.231156

Crayon Shin-chan, Live-Action Cells at Work! Films Delayed in China Amid Political Tensions

Films were originally slated to open on December 6, 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-18/crayon-shin-chan-live-action-cells-at-work-films-delayed-in-china-amid-political-tensions/.231148

Champignon Witch TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists

Jun Fukushima, Emiri Katō, more join cast; ROSU, MS.OOJA perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-17/champignon-witch-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists/.231118

Therapy Game Manga Gets Stage Play on January 16-25

Ongoing live-action series' main cast NAOYA, Yūki Tomita reprise roles in stage play as Minato Mito, Shizuma Ikushima

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-17/therapy-game-manga-gets-stage-play-on-january-16-25/.231107

Let's Go Karaoke! Sequel Fami-res Iko. Manga Ends in February

2nd, final volume ships on March 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-17/let-go-karaoke-sequel-fami-res-iko-manga-ends-in-february/.231095

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists

Manami Numakura, Misato Fukuen, Reina Ueda, Yui Ishikawa, Yui Horie join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-16/a-misanthrope-teaches-a-class-for-demi-humans-anime-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists/.231085

Sasaki and Peeps Anime's 2nd Season Unveils New Visual, 2026 Premiere

1st season anime premiered in January 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-16/sasaki-and-peeps-anime-2nd-season-unveils-new-visual-2026-premiere/.231083

The Detective is Already Dead Season 2 Anime Reveals July 2026 Debut in Teaser Video

More character designs also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-16/the-detective-is-already-dead-season-2-anime-reveals-july-2026-debut-in-teaser-video/.231079

Latest Super Sentai Show Replaces Maya Imamori With Kohaku Shida in Main Female Role

Shida also starred in 2022-23 Super Sentai show Avataro Sentai Donbrothers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-11-15/latest-super-sentai-show-replaces-maya-imamori-with-kohaku-shida-in-main-female-role/.231061

FUUTO PI: Kamen Rider Skull no Shōzō Anime Film Streams on Crunchyroll

Film screened for limited time in Japanese theaters in November 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-15/fuuto-pi-kamen-rider-skull-no-shozo-anime-film-streams-on-crunchyroll/.231036

XSEED Games Cancels Release of Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack

Company had halted collection due to "unanticipated complication" last month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-15/xseed-games-cancels-release-of-corpse-party-tetralogy-pack/.231053

Hiroyuki Nishimori, Mifumi Inaba Launch Itsuka Uchū Kara Manga on December 12

Manga is revival of Nishimori's earlier Itsuka Sora Kara manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-14/hiroyuki-nishimori-mifumi-inaba-launch-itsuka-uchu-kara-manga-on-december-12/.231002

WEBTOON to Co-Produce 10 Animated Series with Warner Bros. Animation

Projects include adaptations of The Stellar Swordmaster, Hardcore Leveling Warrior, Down to Earth

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-14/webtoon-to-co-produce-10-animated-series-with-warner-bros-animation/.231007

Late Ghibli Director Isao Takahata's Unproduced Scripts Found at Home

Around 130 pages of notes include Princess Kaguya prequel, stories based on Shuten-dōji, Kenji Miyazawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-13/late-ghibli-director-isao-takahata-unproduced-scripts-found-at-home/.230968

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 6

When you’ve got a cooking anime that’s low on thrills and high on grills, an episode where nary anything of significance happens is inevitable.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-season-2/episode-6/.230919

Eren the Southpaw Anime's Teaser Confirms Cast, More Staff, April 2026 Airing

Shōya Chiba, Yumi Uchiyama to star in Signal MD, Production I.G anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-12/eren-the-southpaw-anime-teaser-confirms-cast-more-staff-april-2026-airing/.230938

The Unaware Atelier Master Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st season premiered on streaming services on March 30, on Japanese TV on April 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-12/the-unaware-atelier-master-anime-gets-2nd-season/.230937

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love Anime's New Video Unveils Ryōta Suzuki in Cast

Suzuki plays Akiya Sanada in 2026 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-12/even-a-replica-can-fall-in-love-anime-new-video-unveils-ryota-suzuki-in-cast/.230934

The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer Anime Casts Haruka Shiraishi, Yasunori Matsumoto

Matsumoto, Shiraishi join anime's cast as chicken beast father & daughter

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-11/the-daily-life-of-a-single-29-year-old-adventurer-anime-casts-haruka-shiraishi-yasunori-matsumoto/.230875

Mattel Unveils KPop Demon Hunters Dolls

They're going up, up, up, it's their moment

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-11-11/mattel-unveils-kpop-demon-hunters-dolls/.230831

The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie Anime Gets Theatrical Release in U.S., Mexico, Europe, More Areas

Compilation film opens in Japan on February 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-10/the-dangers-in-my-heart-the-movie-anime-gets-theatrical-release-in-u.s-mexico-europe-more-areas/.230829

Silver Nina Creator Itokatsu Launches New Manga

Akage Elf no Ozōsaiya-san debuts on November 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-10/silver-nina-creator-itokatsu-launches-new-manga/.230813

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? Light Novels End in 12th Volume

12th volume of Nana Nanana, Parum's light novel series shipped on November 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-10/can-a-boy-girl-friendship-survive-light-novels-end-in-12th-volume/.230806

Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime Reveals Full Staff, April 2026 Debut in 1st Promo Video

JUVENAGE animates series starring Shōgo Sakata, Shinshū Fuji, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-09/kusunoki-garden-of-gods-tv-anime-reveals-full-staff-april-2026-debut-in-1st-promo-video/.230800

Roll Over and Die TV Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast, January 2026 Debut

Machico, Masakazu Morita, Honoka Inoue, Kikuko Inoue join cast; PassCode, Yuki Tanaka perform themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-09/roll-over-and-die-tv-anime-main-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-january-2026-debut/.230795

Zombie Land Saga Anime Film Gets 4DX Screenings in Japan on November 21

Film premiered in Japan on October 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-09/zombie-land-saga-anime-film-gets-4dx-screenings-in-japan-on-november-21/.230804

Hana-Kimi TV Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, January 4 Debut

Satoshi Hino joins cast, YOASOBI's theme songs previewed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-08/hana-kimi-tv-anime-new-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-january-4-debut/.230772

Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. Manga Gets TV Anime at Liden Fillms in 2026

Series follows everyday life of cool older man who secretly loves small, cute things

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-08/ojisan-wa-kawaii-mono-ga-osuki-manga-gets-tv-anime-at-liden-fillms-in-2026/.230770

Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Oct 29-Nov 4

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider comes out #1 just ahead of SANDA — two standout shows brimming with originality. Find out where your favorites rank this week!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/weekly-ranking/2025/fall/.230764

Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- TV Anime Reveals 10 More Cast Members

Kent Itō, Kōji Yusa, Shinichirō Miki, more join cast for historical fire-fighting anime debuting in January 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-07/oedo-fire-slayer-the-legend-of-phoenix-tv-anime-reveals-10-more-cast-members/.230744

Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 4 Debut

Kishō Taniyama, Rikuya Yasuda join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-07/gomon-baito-kun-no-nichijo-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists-january-4-debut/.230739

Cygames, Konami Settle Lawsuit Over Uma Musume Pretty Derby Game

Terms of settlement not disclosed due to confidentiality agreement

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-07/cygames-konami-settle-lawsuit-over-uma-musume-pretty-derby-game/.230742

Chainsaw Man Anime Film Stays at #1, 4th Sumikko Gurashi Anime Opens at #4

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle drops to #5, Live-action 5 Centimeters per Second drops to #6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-06/chainsaw-man-anime-film-stays-at-no.1-4th-sumikko-gurashi-anime-opens-at-no.4/.230639

John Tarachine's Credits Roll Into The Sea Manga Ends, Gets Spinoff Chapter in January

Award-winning manga about 65-year-old amateur filmmaker launched in October 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-06/john-tarachine-credits-roll-into-the-sea-manga-ends-gets-spinoff-chapter-in-january/.230694

Seven Seas Licenses Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami, Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl, 4 More Titles

Also licensed: Saving a Weapon Shop from Bankruptcy after the Demon King's Defeat; Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I'll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest!; more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-06/seven-seas-licenses-unexpectedly-naughty-fukami-uesugi-kun-wants-to-quit-being-a-girl-4-more-titles/.230688

Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 5

What caused this? A weapon of mass destruction? A collision of heavenly bodies? A clumsy Super Saiyan?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/touring-after-the-apocalypse/episode-5/.230659

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 5

The big dungeon crawl continues, and despite a few shortcomings, I left this episode feeling like I was eatin’ good.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-season-2/episode-5/.230658

Ikoku Nikki Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists

Junichi Suwabe, Sumire Morohoshi, Eriko Matsui, Takashi Kondō join cast of January series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-05/ikoku-nikki-anime-unveils-4-more-cast-members-theme-song-artists/.230670

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses' Kouji Seo Launches New Manga in January

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses ended on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-05/the-cafe-terrace-and-its-goddesses-kouji-seo-launches-new-manga-in-january/.230656

New High School! Kimengumi Anime Casts 'Bangumi' Delinquents

Nobuhiko Okamoto plays leader Yō Nihiruda

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-04/new-high-school-kimengumi-anime-casts-bangumi-delinquents/.230634

Kodansha Establishes Studio in Hollywood With Award-Winning Director Chloe Zhao

Kodansha Studios to produce live-action film, TV adaptations of Japanese manga, novels for global audience

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-04/kodansha-establishes-studio-in-hollywood-with-award-winning-director-chloe-zhao/.230629

Oshiri Dandy the Young Manga Animated Within Butt Detective TV Anime Next April

Manga about adventures of Oshiri Tantei's father launched in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-04/oshiri-dandy-the-young-manga-animated-within-butt-detective-tv-anime-next-april/.230624

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Through Anime Reveals Opening Artist

Isekaijoucho to perform 'Rakenaria no Yume'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-03/kunon-the-sorcerer-can-see-through-anime-reveals-opening-artist/.230568

Mayo Momoyo's Always a Catch! Light Novels Get TV Anime in Spring 2026

Yū Serizawa, Atsushi Tamaru, Saori Hayami, Shūichirō Umeda, Taku Yashiro star in TROYCA anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-03/mayo-momoyo-always-a-catch-light-novels-get-tv-anime-in-spring-2026/.230591

SEGA, NextNinja to Launch New Smartphone Game Based on Gintama Manga

Game teased as "chibi character battle"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-03/sega-nextninja-to-launch-new-smartphone-game-based-on-gintama-manga/.230589

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' 2nd Season Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

Korean girl group ILLIT performs opening song, singer-songwriter Yuika performs ending song for January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-03/tis-time-for-torture-princess-2nd-season-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists/.230584

Witch Hat Atelier Manga Gets Novel on November 21

Jun Esaka pens novel containing 3 short stories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-02/witch-hat-atelier-manga-gets-novel-on-november-21/.230563

Crime Noir Webtoon I Am a Sinner Confirmed for Live-Action Adaptation

Story depicts 2 men's partnership, betrayal in lawless city filled with money, drugs, violence

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-02/crime-noir-webtoon-i-am-a-sinner-confirmed-for-live-action-adaptation/.230551

Let's Do It Already! Creator Aki Kusaka's Dōse Nakunara Koi ga Ii Manga Ends in 4 Chapters

Series debuted in December 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-02/let-do-it-already-creator-aki-kusaka-dose-nakunara-koi-ga-ii-manga-ends-in-4-chapters/.230558

I Want to End This Love Game TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, April 2026 Debut

Series stars Kaito Ishikawa, Miku Itō; teaser visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-02/i-want-to-end-this-love-game-tv-anime-reveals-main-cast-staff-april-2026-debut/.230562

Crossed Hearts Licenses Mai Ando's 'You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun!' Manga

Company also licenses Dodo's The Abandoned Villainess Became A Zombie Korean novel series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-01/crossed-hearts-licenses-mai-ando-youre-way-too-cheeky-chigaya-kun-manga/.230505

Romantic Comedy Webtoon 'I'm Not a Guy!?' Gets Live-Action Adaptation

Series centers on gender-bending office romance between murder suspect, former special force officer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-01/romantic-comedy-webtoon-im-not-a-guy-gets-live-action-adaptation/.230437

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! Spinoff Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2026

New season to feature returning cast, mostly returning staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-11-01/bungo-stray-dogs-wan-spinoff-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-2026/.230540

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