Voice Actress Reiko Katsura Dies at 89

Original voice of Sazae-san's Ikura Namino died due to pneumonia-related causes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-04/voice-actress-reiko-katsura-dies-at-89/.234894

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members

Kentarō Tone, Yūya Hirose, Misato Matsuoka voice 2nd generation Samurai Troopers who went to the Demon World with Shion and Ryūsei 3 years ago

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-04/yoroi-shinden-samurai-troopers-anime-reveals-3-new-cast-members/.234886

'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Season 4 Reveals Opening Song Artists, Half-Year Run, April 4 Debut

24-episode new season airs for 2 cours; Penthouse performs opening song "Ichi Ni no San"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-03/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4-reveals-opening-song-artists-half-year-run-april-4-debut/.234853

Kitchen Princess Manga Gets Sequel Manga Miniseries

Kitchen Princess: One More Plate launches on April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-03/kitchen-princess-manga-gets-sequel-manga-miniseries/.234836

Mayu Murata Ends Honey Lemon Soda Manga on April 3

Shōjo manga launched in 2015 & inspired live-action film in 2021, TV anime in January 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-03/mayu-murata-ends-honey-lemon-soda-manga-on-april-3/.234841

A Witch's Life in Mongol Manga Resumes on March 25

Manga author Tomato Soup went on maternity leave in October last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-02/a-witch-life-in-mongol-manga-resumes-on-march-25/.234787

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members

Yukari Tamura, Mami Koyama, Kazuhiro Yamaji, more join cast for series premiering on April 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-01/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-adopted-daughter-of-an-archduke-anime-reveals-7-more-cast-members/.234782

Laid-Back Camp 4th Season Anime's Promo Video Reveals Returning Cast, Staff, 2027 Debut

Shin Tosaka returns to direct new season at new animation studio FuRyu Pictures

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-01/laid-back-camp-4th-season-anime-promo-video-reveals-returning-cast-staff-2027-debut/.234780

Yuki Yuna is a Hero Anime Gets New Stage Play in June

Sakiho Motonishi, Rio Omori, Sayaka Harada, Azumi Okada, Yui Itо̄ return from 1st stage play for new Butai Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru -Kizuna- stage play

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-01/yuki-yuna-is-a-hero-anime-gets-new-stage-play-in-june/.234777

The New Prince of Tennis Manga to End in 6 More Chapters

Takeshi Konomi launched sequel in 2009, one decade after original manga's debut

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-28/the-new-prince-of-tennis-manga-to-end-in-6-more-chapters/.234771

Shogakukan Apologizes for Releasing New Manga by Creator Convicted of Sex Crime Against Minor

Other creators react when civil suit reveals crime's details, Manga ONE editor's role in settlement talks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-28/shogakukan-apologizes-for-releasing-new-manga-by-creator-convicted-of-sex-crime-against-minor/.234765

Kill Blue TV Anime Casts Shōya Chiba, Yoshiki Nakajima

Actors play Rindō brothers for series debuting in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-27/kill-blue-tv-anime-casts-shoya-chiba-yoshiki-nakajima/.234663

70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X PSX Game Gets Remastered Release in English on July 16

Game's 1st release outside of Japan will be available on PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-27/70s-style-robot-anime-geppy-x-psx-game-gets-remastered-release-in-english-on-july-16/.234661

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love TV Anime Reveals More Cast, April 7 Debut in Video

More staff, theme songs, new visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-26/even-a-replica-can-fall-in-love-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-april-7-debut-in-video/.234600

Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film Drops to #3, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Film Re-Opens at #5

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe drops to #6, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle to #7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-26/gintama-yoshiwara-in-flames-compilation-film-drops-to-no.3-cosmic-princess-kaguya-film-re-opens-at-/.234523

Chibi Maruko-chan, Crayon Shin-chan Characters Get Crossover Manga in April

Manga appears in Ribon magazine on April 3, on Manga Crayon Shin-chan site on April 3 & 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-25/chibi-maruko-chan-crayon-shin-chan-characters-get-crossover-manga-in-april/.234553

Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Memories Manga Miniseries to End on March 19

Spinoff side stories from Chimaki Kuori's Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō manga launched on November 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-25/saint-seiya-saintia-sho-memories-manga-miniseries-to-end-on-march-19/.234469

Homura: The Crimson Warriors Visual Novel Streams Gameplay Video for English Release

Game to ship for Switch in N. America on March 31, in Europe on April 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-25/homura-the-crimson-warriors-visual-novel-streams-gameplay-video-for-english-release/.234540

Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 8

This episode has a delightful sense of “turn your brain off” that just worked on me.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wash-it-all-away/episode-8/.234505

Nippon Sangoku Anime's 2nd Trailer Unveils More Cast & Staff, April 5 Debut on Amazon Prime Video

New trailer previews opening song "Hidane" by Tatsuya Kitani

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-24/nippon-sangoku-anime-2nd-trailer-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-april-5-debut-on-amazon-prime-video/.234507

Video Game Composer Shigeru Ikeda Dies at 57

Composer for later games in Da Capo series, husband of singer yozuca*

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-24/video-game-composer-shigeru-ikeda-dies-at-57/.234502

Exploring Studio ENGI, the Anime Studio Behind Medalist

During the PacSet “ANN in Japan 2025” tour, anime fans from around the globe were granted the exceedingly rare privilege to see how and where the sausage gets made.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-02-23/exploring-studio-engi-the-anime-studio-behind-medalist/.233045

Classroom of the Elite Season 4's 2nd Video Reveals Song Artists, 90-Minute April 1 Debut

Eir Aoi performs "MONSTER" opening, ZAQ performs "Liar Veil" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-23/classroom-of-the-elite-season-4-2nd-video-reveals-song-artists-90-minute-april-1-debut/.234475

Evangelion Franchise Announces New Series

From Nier's Yoko Taro, directors Kazuya Tsurumaki & Tōko Yatabe, Khara & Cloverworks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-23/evangelion-franchise-announces-new-series/.234476

Toaru Anbu no Item TV Anime Unveils Main Staff, 2026 Debut

A Certain Scientific Railgun anime director Tatsuyuki Nagai helms new anime at J.C. Staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/toaru-anbu-no-item-tv-anime-unveils-main-staff-2026-debut/.234442

Gnosia Anime Gets 3 Epilogue Episodes from February 28

Anime ended with 18th episode on February 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/gnosia-anime-gets-3-epilogue-episodes-from-february-28/.234437

No Anime Win at Annie Awards; KPop Demon Hunters Wins 10 Awards

The Red Turtle director Michaël Dudok de Wit wins prestigious Winsor McCay award

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-22/no-anime-win-at-annie-awards-kpop-demon-hunters-wins-10-awards/.234433

Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 7

The surprise star of this week's Roll Over and Die installment is Ottilie, lieutenant general of the royal army and disaster lesbian extraordinaire.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/roll-over-and-die/episode-7/.234393

Sentai Filmworks to Release Heavy Metal L-Gaim Anime on BD in May

Yoshiyuki Tomino directed 54-episode series that aired in 1984

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-21/sentai-filmworks-to-release-heavy-metal-l-gaim-anime-on-bd-in-may/.234408

ufotable Outlines Future Projects in Promo Reel With Witch on the Holy Night Film Opening in 2026

Promo reel highlights upcoming projects including Demon Slayer, Tales of, Genshin Impact, Touken Ranbu

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-21/ufotable-outlines-future-projects-in-promo-reel-with-witch-on-the-holy-night-film-opening-in-2026/.234415

3rd Girls und Panzer Spinoff Film Gets Accompanying Mini-Anime

Mini-anime centers on search for new tank; 3rd film opens on March 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-20/3rd-girls-und-panzer-spinoff-film-gets-accompanying-mini-anime/.234370

Do You Like Big Girls? Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, April Premiere

Visual also unveiled for AnimeFesta anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-20/do-you-like-big-girls-anime-reveals-cast-staff-april-premiere/.234371

Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru Manga Gets Short Anime

WWWave Corporation's Deregula label produces anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-20/shaoh-dark-summoner-to-dekiteiru-manga-gets-short-anime/.234358

Anime Central 2026 Hosts Yuki Kajiura, FictionJunction

ACen runs from May 15-17 in Illinois

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-19/anime-central-2026-hosts-yuki-kajiura-fictionjunction/.234248

The Villager of Level 999 TV Anime's 1st Trailer Reveals More Cast, July Debut

Hiroya Egashira, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Manaka Iwami, Aoi Koga, Lynn join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-19/the-villager-of-level-999-tv-anime-1st-trailer-reveals-more-cast-july-debut/.234334

Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 Debuts in April With Final Arc Teased

2nd season's cast, staff return for upcoming season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-18/reborn-as-a-vending-machine-season-3-debuts-in-april-with-final-arc-teased/.234304

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime's New Video Reveals More Staff

Ascendance of a Bookworm, Given's MICHIRU co-composes music in July yuri dark fantasy

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-18/i-want-to-love-you-till-your-dying-day-anime-new-video-reveals-more-staff/.234301

Candy Caries Anime Unveils 2nd Teaser, Cast, Theme Song Artists, April 15 Debut

Miyuki Sato, Hana Takeda star in stop-motion show from Pui Pui Molcar's Tomoki Misato, Wit Studio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-18/candy-caries-anime-unveils-2nd-teaser-cast-theme-song-artists-april-15-debut/.234287

Voice Actress Ai Furuhata Graduates from Love Live!'s AiScReam Unit

Miu Miyake, Rina Endō to join unit after Furihata graduates in March

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-17/voice-actress-ai-furuhata-graduates-from-love-live-s-aiscream-unit/.234267

Yūsha no Rokkotsu TV Anime Announces New Cast Member, Opening Song

Comedy trio Panther's Takahiro Ogata joins cast; Shukatsu Club performs opening song "Tensei Ganbō"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-17/yusha-no-rokkotsu-tv-anime-announces-new-cast-member-opening-song/.234265

New Kamen Rider Agito Film Announces 8 More Cast Members

Yūchami, Ryūsuke Komakine, Yūki Imai, Hiroaki Iwanaga, more join April 29 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-17/new-kamen-rider-agito-film-announces-8-more-cast-members/.234264

Victoria of Many Faces TV Anime Reveals Teaser Visual, July Debut

Series stars Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-16/victoria-of-many-faces-tv-anime-reveals-teaser-visual-july-debut/.234235

Hideki Satō, Former Sega President Known as 'Father of Sega Hardware,' Dies at 75

Satō was instrumental in development of all of Sega's home consoles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-16/hideki-sato-former-sega-president-known-as-father-of-sega-hardware-dies-at-75/.234231

Detective Conan's Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Goes on Hiatus

Yamazaki is undergoing medical treatment; Akemi Okamura to voice Ran Mōri starting in episode airing on March 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-16/detective-conan-ran-mori-voice-actress-wakana-yamazaki-goes-on-hiatus/.234230

Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 2-8

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined debuts in top 3 spots; My Hero Academia: All's Justice debuts at #16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-15/japan-video-game-rankings-february-2-8/.234205

Iron Wok Jan! Anime's Teaser Video Unveils Main Cast, More Staff

Kikunosuke Toya stars as titular Jan with Ikumi Hasegawa, Kōhei Amasaki, Kenjirō Tsuda

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-15/iron-wok-jan-anime-teaser-video-unveils-main-cast-more-staff/.234213

Boyfriend on Demand Live-Action Korean Series Starring Black Pink's Jisoo Reveals Teaser Trailer, Stills

Series about webtoon producer who turns to virtual dating subscription service debuts on Netflix on March 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-15/boyfriend-on-demand-live-action-korean-series-starring-black-pink-jisoo-reveals-teaser-trailer-/.234204

World's End Harem: Fantasia Spinoff Manga Ends in 10 Chapters

Manga returned from 17-month hiatus on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-15/world-end-harem-fantasia-spinoff-manga-ends-in-10-chapters/.234202

AlphaPolis Acquires Anime Studio NIA Animation

Studio produces CG for upcoming Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-14/alphapolis-acquires-anime-studio-nia-animation/.234173

Isshiki-san wa Koi o Shiritai TV Anime Reveals Visual, Staff

Kazuya Komai directs upcoming anime at Sakura Create

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-14/isshiki-san-wa-koi-o-shiritai-tv-anime-reveals-visual-staff/.234170

'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' Romantic Comedy TV Anime Reveals April 7 Debut, Opening Theme Artist

Bullet Train performs opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-13/tadaima-ojamasaremasu-romantic-comedy-tv-anime-reveals-april-7-debut-opening-theme-artist/.234169

Terminator Zero Anime Canceled After 1st Season

Showrunner Mattson Tomlin states 1st did not achieve enough audience numbers

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-14/terminator-zero-anime-canceled-after-1st-season/.234171

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Game Launches on PC on March 19

PC edition includes unlocked frame rates, ultra widescreen support, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-13/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-game-launches-on-pc-on-march-19/.234121

Beastars Final Season Anime's 2nd Part Debuts on Netflix on March 7

New visual also unveiled; SEVENTEEN performs new ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-12/beastars-final-season-anime-2nd-part-debuts-on-netflix-on-march-7/.234077

Abrams ComicArts' Kana Licenses Hideout, Bye-Bye Beanbag, 'The Gentleman, the Cat, and the Tearoom' Manga

Chiharu Yumenouchi's How to Draw Chibi guidebook also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-12/abrams-comicarts-kana-licenses-hideout-bye-bye-beanbag-the-gentleman-the-cat-and-the-tearoom-manga/.234062

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 19

Why did I have to get this flashback NOW?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia-vigilantes-season-2/episode-19/.234022

Pokémon Pokopia Might Be A Lot Darker Then We Think

I wasn’t expecting a game that looked like this to have potentially darker implications!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-02-11/pokemon-pokopia-might-be-a-lot-darker-then-we-think/.234030

Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 55

Golden Kamuy is one of the most human stories I’ve ever experienced and this episode reminded me of that.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/golden-kamuy-final-season/episode-55/.233994

Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 6

A wonderful use of music and chillaxed vibes are enough to make me overlook a few flaws here and there.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wash-it-all-away/episode-6/.233993

Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season Announces 3 More Cast Members

Shūgo Nakamura, Atsushi Tamaru, Kento Hama play rival team members

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-10/ace-of-diamond-act-ii-second-season-announces-3-more-cast-members/.233991

Needy Streamer Overload Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Cast Member, Opening Song

Anna Nagase voices café-working student Kache with opening theme by "KAngel"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-10/needy-streamer-overload-anime-2nd-video-unveils-cast-member-opening-song/.233989

Scheduled Down Time

Anime News Network will be offline for server upgrades from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, February 9th. We apologize for any inconveniences.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2026-02-09/scheduled-down-time/.233955

The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Anime Announces Ending Theme Song Artist

Spira Spica to perform 'Tune Up'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-09/the-classroom-of-a-black-cat-and-a-witch-anime-announces-ending-theme-song-artist/.233949

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film Gets Theatrical Release

Film to screen for one week beginning February 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-07/cosmic-princess-kaguya-anime-film-gets-theatrical-release/.233932

Ichijōma Mankitsu Gurashi! TV Anime Unveils 4 More Characters, New Teaser

Series debuts in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-08/ichijoma-mankitsu-gurashi-tv-anime-unveils-4-more-characters-new-teaser/.233948

Hana-Kimi TV Anime Presents 3 More Cast Members With 2nd Visual

Masaaki Mizunaka, Junya Enoki, Takehito Koyasu (in reprisal from CD drama) join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-08/hana-kimi-tv-anime-presents-3-more-cast-members-with-2nd-visual/.233947

Dorohedoro Anime Season 2's Visual Reveals Updated Staff, April 1 Global Debut

Miho Sugiura, Itsuku Onishi credited for art direction, color key in new season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-08/dorohedoro-anime-season-2-visual-reveals-updated-staff-april-1-global-debut/.233946

1st New Made in Abyss Anime Film's Teaser Unveils More Staff, Fall Opening

Kevin Penkin returns to score Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi, 1st of 3 films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-08/1st-new-made-in-abyss-anime-film-teaser-unveils-more-staff-fall-opening/.233944

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Anime Gets 6th Season

Announced at "Aedes Vesta" event on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-07/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-gets-6th-season/.233930

Japan's Video Game Rankings, January 26-February 1

Code Vein II debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-06/japan-video-game-rankings-january-26-february-1/.233889

Viz Media to Release 2018 Captain Tsubasa Anime, 2023 Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc Anime on DVD in April

Both DVD sets include Japanese, English, Spanish dubs; English, Spanish subtitles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-07/viz-media-to-release-2018-captain-tsubasa-anime-2023-captain-tsubasa-junior-youth-arc-anime-on-dvd-/.233921

Live-Action Blue Lock Film Reveals Trailer, More Cast, August 7 Debut

Masataka Kubota plays Jinpachi Ego

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-07/live-action-blue-lock-film-reveals-trailer-more-cast-august-7-debut/.233927

Neon Posts English-Subtitled Trailer for Exit 8 Live-Action Film

Film opens in N. America on April 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-06/neon-posts-english-subtitled-trailer-for-exit-8-live-action-film/.233871

Konami Releases Ganbare Goemon Game Collection on July 2

Game releases for PS5, Switch, PC via Steam in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-06/konami-releases-ganbare-goemon-game-collection-on-july-2/.233872

Doko Yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e Novel Gets Anime Film This Fall

Akiko Abe's novel about boy meeting mysterious girl on remote island debuted in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-05/doko-yori-mo-tooi-basho-ni-iru-kimi-e-novel-gets-anime-film-this-fall/.233839

Princess Mononoke/Spirited Away Art Director Yōji Takeshige to Teach Drawing at Ghibli Park

Park to also host classes on traditional pottery, broom-making, tie-dying, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-02-04/princess-mononoke-spirited-away-art-director-yoji-takeshige-to-teach-drawing-at-ghibli-park/.233803

Baki-Dou Anime's New Video Reveals Theme Songs

WANIMA performs "Furuboko" opening, Novel Core performs "Mountain Top" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-04/baki-dou-anime-new-video-reveals-theme-songs/.233800

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition Manga Gets TV Anime Next January

hiroja's spinoff of Osamu Nishi's Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun manga launched in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-04/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-irumafia-edition-manga-gets-tv-anime-next-january/.233797

Yuki Ikeda's Thunder 3 Parallel-World Manga Listed With TV Anime

Manga also resumes serialization after hiatus on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-04/yuki-ikeda-thunder-3-parallel-world-manga-listed-with-tv-anime/.233795

This Week in Anime - Bygone With The Wind

From anime ending songs starting in the few final seconds of the episode to the rise and fall of the Yandere archtype, Lucas and Chris take a look at the anime trends of yesteryear.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2026-02-03/.233733

The World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, July Debut

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Aoi Koga, Sakura Nakamura, Yui Ishikawa, Saori Hayami star in MAHO Film anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-03/the-world-strongest-rearguard-labyrinth-country-novice-seeker-anime-reveals-cast-staff-july-debut/.233772

'Killed Again, Mr. Detective?' TV Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members

Yoshino Aoyama, Katsuyuki Konishi, Rie Kugimiya, Yūki Takada join April anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-03/killed-again-mr-detective-tv-anime-unveils-4-more-cast-members/.233769

SEGA, NextNinja's Gintama: Smartphone Battle Chronicle Launches on February 4

Game's SSR card illustrations also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-02/sega-nextninja-gintama-smartphone-battle-chronicle-launches-on-february-4/.233702

Observation Records of My Fiancée Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, April 6 Premiere

Yume Miyamoto joins cast as Heronia Inderon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-02/observation-records-of-my-fiancee-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-april-6-premiere/.233721

Anime Central 2026 Hosts Directors Keisuke Shinohara, Ayumi Moriyama, Yusuke Yamamoto, Takushi Koide

Directors take part in "Global Anime Challenge 2.0" at event taking place in Rosemont, IL on May 15-17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-01/anime-central-2026-hosts-directors-keisuke-shinohara-ayumi-moriyama-yusuke-yamamoto-takushi-koide/.233678

The Isle of Paramounts Light Novel Series Ends in 10th Volume

Series centers on man reincarnated onto remote island occupied by world's strongest legendary beings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-01/the-isle-of-paramounts-light-novel-series-ends-in-10th-volume/.233700

Kemono Jihen Manga Takes 1-Issue Break

Author Shō Aimoto had gastroenteritis at start of year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-01/kemono-jihen-manga-takes-1-issue-break/.233696

Super Robot Wars Y Game Gets 2nd DLC on February 5

"Awakening of a Soul" DLC releases on early access on February 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-31/super-robot-wars-y-game-gets-2nd-dlc-on-february-5/.233673

Farming Life in Another World Season 2's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, Updated Staff, Theme Songs, April Debut

Natsu Yorita, Misaki Watada, Hiyori Kono, Mariko Higashiuchi, Toru Sakurai, Genta Nakamura join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-31/farming-life-in-another-world-season-2-1st-video-unveils-more-cast-updated-staff-theme-songs-april-/.233675

Major Manga, Manhwa Pirate Site Bato.to Shuts Down; Chinese Man Suspected as Operator Detained

Chinese, Japanese agencies worked together to file complaints that led to man's detention; man allegedly admits to operating 60 related sites

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-31/major-manga-manhwa-pirate-site-bato.to-shuts-down-chinese-man-suspected-as-operator-detained/.233670

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Game's Taipei Game Show Trailer Streamed

2nd game in remake of original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky game launches this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-31/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-remake-game-taipei-game-show-trailer-streamed/.233672

ALA Lists Manga Among 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children, Adults; on 2026 'Rainbow Book List'

Kaiji Kawaguchi, Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Confession; Kaori Ozaki's Dogs and Punching Bags make top 10 for adults list

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-31/ala-lists-manga-among-2025-best-graphic-novels-for-children-adults-on-2026-rainbow-book-list/.233671

'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' TV Anime Debuts in April

The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga revealed on Friday that the anime will...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2026-01-30/tadaima-ojamasaremasu-tv-anime-debuts-in-april/.233631

Fate/Grand Order Arcade Game Ends Operation in March

Game launched in Japan in July 2018, will have Sega collaboration before end of operation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-30/fate-grand-order-arcade-game-ends-operation-in-march/.233645

Boichi Draws New Rokudenashi Blues Manga

Manga centering on battle between Onizuka, Kasai will launch this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-30/boichi-draws-new-rokudenashi-blues-manga/.233643

Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part II

Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-01-29/anime-world-offers-condolences-after-voice-actor-kozo-shioya-death-part-ii/.233620

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Back at #8 in Japan

"Kimi to Idol Precure Live 2025 You & I We're IDOL PRECURE," Ensemble Stars!! Dream Live 9th Tour 'Trapezium #Orion,' Paprika in mini theater rankings

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-29/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-back-at-no.8-in-japan/.233485

Keiji Inafune's comcept Game Company Announces Dissolution

Level5 comcept was already dissolved in May 2025 following founder Keiji Inafune's departure

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-29/keiji-inafune-comcept-game-company-announces-dissolution/.233590

Compile Heart Unveils Villion:Code Game With June 25 Release

Tadashi Satomi, Tsukasa Masuko, Ilya Kuvshinov work on PS4/PS5/Switch/Switch 2 game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-29/compile-heart-unveils-villion-code-game-with-june-25-release/.233591

Yowayowa Sensei Anime's Teaser Unveils 4 More Cast Members

Yurie Igoma, Yū Sasahara, Yūko Natsuyoshi, Mai Nakahara join cast of April anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-28/yowayowa-sensei-anime-teaser-unveils-4-more-cast-members/.233567

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Novels Get TV Anime in October

Honoka Inoue star as titular character in Konami Animation's adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-28/nia-liston-the-merciless-maiden-novels-get-tv-anime-in-october/.233566

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Streams 1st Video

2nd season premieres in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-28/from-old-country-bumpkin-to-master-swordsman-season-2-streams-1st-video/.233565

Dragon Ball's Majin Buu Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya Dies at 71

Shioya died on January 20 due to cerebral hemorrhage

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-28/dragon-ball-majin-buu-voice-actor-kozo-shioya-dies-at-71/.233561

Nippon Sangoku Manga Gets April TV Anime About Future Japan Split Into 3 Kingdoms

Kenshō Ono, Asami Seto, Takashi Nagasako star in Studio Kafka anime of Ikka Matsuki's manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-27/nippon-sangoku-manga-gets-april-tv-anime-about-future-japan-split-into-3-kingdoms/.233512

Evangelion Festival to Present Voice Drama Reuniting 17 Cast Members

Exclusive voice drama performed at 30th anniversary festival's day 2 on February 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-27/evangelion-festival-to-present-voice-drama-reuniting-17-cast-members/.233510

Baki-Dou Anime Reveals February 26 Debut on Netflix

All 13 episodes available on debut

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-27/baki-dou-anime-reveals-february-26-debut-on-netflix/.233509

Kyoto Animation's Sparks of Tomorrow TV Anime Unveils Exclusive Netflix July Debut

Anime's new visual also unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-27/kyoto-animation-sparks-of-tomorrow-tv-anime-unveils-exclusive-netflix-july-debut/.233506

Sazae-san, Japan's Most Watched & Longest TV Anime, Gets 1st Overseas TV Launch

Series starts running on Taiwanese cable TV on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-26/sazae-san-japan-most-watched-and-longest-tv-anime-gets-1st-overseas-tv-launch/.233475

Dead Account, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, More Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed

Hell's Paradise season 2, The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom anime also get English dubs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-26/dead-account-in-the-clear-moonlit-dusk-more-anime-english-dub-cast-revealed/.233459

Nana Mizuki Performs New Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Anime's Opening Song

Mizuki wrote lyrics of "CRIMSON BULLET" song for July's EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-25/nana-mizuki-performs-new-magical-girl-lyrical-nanoha-anime-opening-song/.233461

Precure Franchise Streams 'Baton-Passing' Video Ahead of Star Detective Precure! Premiere

23rd main Precure anime premieres on February 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-25/precure-franchise-streams-baton-passing-video-ahead-of-star-detective-precure-premiere/.233454

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime Reveals English Dub Cast

Anime based on Natsume's debut light novel series premiered on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-25/a-misanthrope-teaches-a-class-for-demi-humans-anime-reveals-english-dub-cast/.233425

Dragon Ball's 1st Global Character Popularity Poll Winners Are …

The top 3 are who you'd expect

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-01-24/dragon-ball-1st-global-character-popularity-poll-winners-are/.233428

Terror Man Animated Series Debuts in Korea on January 29

Series follows high school student cursed with ability to foresee disasters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-24/terror-man-animated-series-debuts-in-korea-on-january-29/.233390

Himitsu no AiPri Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song

Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu performs theme for film opening on March 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-24/himitsu-no-aipri-film-trailer-reveals-theme-song/.233426

itz's Contrast Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series in March

Series stars Haruhi Iuchi, Haruse Akune

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-24/itz-contrast-boys-love-manga-gets-live-action-series-in-march/.233424

Lore Olympus Webtoon Gets Animated Series on Amazon Prime Video

Julia Cooperman writes, produces series from Amazon MGM Studios, WEBTOON Productions, The Jim Henson Company

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-23/lore-olympus-webtoon-gets-animated-series-on-amazon-prime-video/.233387

Universal Studios Japan Launches Pokémon Experience, Before Global Rollout

Company plans rollout for Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks after Japan debut

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-23/universal-studios-japan-launches-pokemon-experience-before-global-rollout/.233372

Manga Plus Adds Goodbye My Idol School Idol Comedy Manga

Series debuted on November 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-22/manga-plus-adds-goodbye-my-idol-school-idol-comedy-manga/.233326

Crunchyroll Announces Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, 'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' Season 2, Roll Over and Die English Dub Cast

All 3 dubs debut on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-22/crunchyroll-announces-jujutsu-kaisen-season-3-anyway-im-falling-in-love-with-you-season-2-roll-over-/.233327

Secretlab's Gotta Seat 'Em All With New Pokémon Gaming Chairs

Chairs come in Pikachu, Eevee, Gengar editions

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-01-22/secretlab-gotta-seat-em-all-with-new-pokemon-gaming-chairs/.233319

Pretty Series Franchise Announces Latest Installment Onegai AiPri

More details to be revealed on February 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-21/pretty-series-franchise-announces-latest-installment-onegai-aipri/.233312

The World Is Dancing Manga Gets TV Anime This Summer

Yumiri Hanamori stars as Noh playwright in Cygames Pictures anime of Kazuto Mihara's story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-21/the-world-is-dancing-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-summer/.233311

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle to Be 1st Anime to Play in IMAX's Taller Aspect Ratio

Screenings with some scenes in 1.43:1 ratio start in 2 Japanese theaters on February 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-21/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-to-be-1st-anime-to-play-in-imax-taller-aspect-ratio/.233305

The Drops of God Anime Premieres in April

Anime also gets advance screening in Japan on February 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-20/the-drops-of-god-anime-premieres-in-april/.233273

Always a Catch! Anime's Main Video Reveals More Staff, Opening Song Artists, April Debut

HoneyWorks feat. Airi Suzuki performs "Chikai wa Kyun to." opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-20/always-a-catch-anime-main-video-reveals-more-staff-opening-song-artists-april-debut/.233272

Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime's New Video Unveils Cast, Theme Songs' Artist

Yuka Nukui, Sumire Uesaka, Shōgo Sakata, Satoshi Hino, more star in anime from Violet Evergarden novelist

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-20/agents-of-the-four-seasons-dance-of-spring-anime-new-video-unveils-cast-theme-songs-artist/.233271

Yuri Bear Storm Manga's Akiko Morishima Draws to Support Same-Sex Marriage

Morishima: “I support the We Also Want to be Good Spouses Exhibition”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-01-20/yuri-bear-storm-manga-akiko-morishima-draws-to-support-same-sex-marriage/.233224

Observation Records of My Fiancée Anime Streams Character Promo Video for Bertia

Miyu Tomita voices self-proclaimed villainess character

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-19/observation-records-of-my-fiancee-anime-streams-character-promo-video-for-bertia/.233226

Manga Up! Global Adds 'My Shady Little Brother, Gyomei', More Manga

How a Country Girl Reincarnated as a Villainess Tries to Avoid a Bad Ending also releases in English on Manga Up! Global

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-19/manga-up-global-adds-my-shady-little-brother-gyomei-more-manga/.233206

You and I Are Polar Opposites Anime Reveals 2nd Characters Voiced by Tomori Kusunoki, Wataru Katō

Kusunoki, Katō previously announced as voices for characters Honda, Taira

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-18/you-and-i-are-polar-opposites-anime-reveals-2nd-characters-voiced-by-tomori-kusunoki-wataru-kato/.233209

Clevatess II Anime Reveals New Cast, Returning Staff, July Debut in 1st Promo Video

Shūichirō Umeda, Ryōta Suzuki, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-18/clevatess-ii-anime-reveals-new-cast-returning-staff-july-debut-in-1st-promo-video/.233205

Ize Press to Release Print Version of BL Webtoon Seven Sundays in July

Modern BL romance webtoon centers on reunion, age-gap dynamics, single parenthood

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-18/ize-press-to-release-print-version-of-bl-webtoon-seven-sundays-in-july/.233198

G.G.G. Mafia Manga Ends on January 25

Series debuted in April 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-18/g.g.g-mafia-manga-ends-on-january-25/.233192

KOCCA Unveils 2026 Talent Roadmap to Train Webtoon Creators With AI as Major Focus

KOCCA will run dedicated tracks for webtoon producers, emerging creators to train around 140 webtoon professionals

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-17/kocca-unveils-2026-talent-roadmap-to-train-webtoon-creators-with-ai-as-major-focus/.233009

Petals of Reincarnation TV Anime Reveals April Debut, More Cast, Theme Song Artists in Promo Video

Haruka Shiraishi, Kaito Ishikawa, more join cast; eill, Sizuk perform themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-17/petals-of-reincarnation-tv-anime-reveals-april-debut-more-cast-theme-song-artists-in-promo-video/.233174

Medalist Anime Gets Film in 2027

Film to tell story set after anime's 2nd season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-17/medalist-anime-gets-film-in-2027/.233172

Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game Delayed to March

Game previously slated for January 28 will launch for iOS, Android, PC via Steam, PS5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-16/netmarble-seven-deadly-sins-origin-game-delayed-to-march/.233147

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Anime Reveals 10 More Cast Members, Theme Songs, April 9 Debut in Video

Miyu Tomita, Hiroshi Kamiya, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-16/the-warrior-princess-and-the-barbaric-king-anime-reveals-10-more-cast-members-theme-songs-april-9-/.233139

Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ Net Anime Reveals Opening Theme in Main Promo Video

4-episode series debuts on February 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-16/duel-masters-lost-~bokyaku-no-taiyo~-net-anime-reveals-opening-theme-in-main-promo-video/.233138

Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Anime Gets 2-Part Special About Kokorowa on February 15, 22

Tensui no Sakuna Hime: Kokorowa Inasaku Nisshi special based on spinoff novel of same name

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-15/sakuna-of-rice-and-ruin-anime-gets-2-part-special-about-kokorowa-on-february-15-22/.233068

A Tour of World Masterpiece Theater's Historic Nippon Animation Studio

Now 50 years on, the studio that fostered talents like Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and brought to life Anne of Green Gables, Future Boy Conan, and CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN opened its doors to offer Anime News Network a tour through where the magic is made.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025-06-11/a-tour-of-world-masterpiece-theater-historic-nippon-animation-studio/.224842

Pierrot's Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lily Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members

Hey! Say! JUMP's Hikaru Yaotome, Kōhei Amasaki, Tatsumaru Tachibana, Tomokazu Sugita join anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-14/pierrot-maho-no-shimai-lulutto-lily-anime-unveils-4-more-cast-members/.233044

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 14

This week’s episode is about two things: character growth and world building.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tojima-wants-to-be-a-kamen-rider/episode-14/.233001

KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Anime Confirms Season 4

2026 mobile/PC game, 10th anniversary event, exhibit, audio drama, song box also announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-13/konosuba-god-blessing-on-this-wonderful-world-anime-confirms-season-4/.233021

Renkinō's Monster Eater Light Novels & Webtoon Get 'Light Anime' in April

Hikaru Satō helms anime at IMAGICA Infos/Imageworks Studio

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-13/renkino-monster-eater-light-novels-and-webtoon-get-light-anime-in-april/.233017

Palworld Game Announces Launch of Official Card Game on July 30

Card game slated for simultaneous worldwide release in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-13/palworld-game-announces-launch-of-official-card-game-on-july-30/.232979

BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Film Project Reveals prima aurora Title, Fall Opening

Film's teaser visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-12/bang-dream-ave-mujica-film-project-reveals-prima-aurora-title-fall-opening/.232980

Shōjo☆Kageki Revue Starlight's Project Gets New Anime Sequel by Kinema Citrus

Starlight Project also marks 9th anniversary with exhibition early this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-12/shojo-kageki-revue-starlight-project-gets-new-anime-sequel-by-kinema-citrus/.232976

BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Anime's 1st Video Unveils Full Staff, Summer Debut

BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage director Tomomi Umetsu helms new series at NICHICALINE

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-12/bang-dream-yume-mita-anime-1st-video-unveils-full-staff-summer-debut/.232975

Star Detective Precure! Anime Unveils Main Cast, Staff, Theme Song Artists, February 1 Debut

Hikari Senga, Kaede Hondo, Nao Tōyama star as new Precure characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-11/star-detective-precure-anime-unveils-main-cast-staff-theme-song-artists-february-1-debut/.232949

Code Vein II Game Reveals Trailer Highlighting The Blinded Resurgence Offspring

Game launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on January 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-11/code-vein-ii-game-reveals-trailer-highlighting-the-blinded-resurgence-offspring/.232929

Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Listed as Streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 24

Film screened in U.S. theaters from January 4-6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-10/lupin-the-iiird-the-movie-the-immortal-bloodline-anime-listed-as-streaming-on-amazon-prime-video-on-/.232920

Abrams ComicArts' Kana Licenses Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Kensuke Nishida's Jagaan Manga

14-volume supernatural horror manga ran from 2017-2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-10/abrams-comicarts-kana-licenses-muneyuki-kaneshiro-kensuke-nishida-jagaan-manga/.232916

Scum of the Brave TV Anime Previews Opening Theme in 2nd Promo Video

Series debuts on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-09/scum-of-the-brave-tv-anime-previews-opening-theme-in-2nd-promo-video/.232899

TMS Entertainment Forms Partnership with Taiwan's R. Animation

Studios to collaborate on production, share production knowledge, techniques

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-09/tms-entertainment-forms-partnership-with-taiwan-r-animation/.232893

Live-Action Strobe Edge Series Season 2 Reveals New Cast, January 9 Debut

Live-action Blue Spring Ride series' Natsuki Deguchi, Kaito Sakurai reprise roles as Futaba Yoshioka, Kō Mabuchi in new season of Strobe Edge

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-08/live-action-strobe-edge-series-season-2-reveals-new-cast-january-9-debut/.232863

Kouji Seo Continues The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Manga With Irregular Serialization

Manga ended regular serialization in November 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-08/kouji-seo-continues-the-cafe-terrace-and-its-goddesses-manga-with-irregular-serialization/.232851

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Unveils Main Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members

Haruka Oribe, Rio Tsuchiya, Yume Miyamoto, Natsuko Abe, Shizuka Itō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-07/shiboyugi-playing-death-games-to-put-food-on-the-table-unveils-main-promo-video-5-more-cast-members/.232839

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2's New Video Unveils Queen Bee's Ending Song

Rock band performs "PERSONAL" ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-07/hell-paradise-jigokuraku-season-2-new-video-unveils-queen-bee-ending-song/.232806

New High School! Kimengumi Anime Brings Back Kenichi Ogata as Principal

Ogata reprises voice role as principal Sakio Kochō from original anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-07/new-high-school-kimengumi-anime-brings-back-kenichi-ogata-as-principal/.232834

Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime Casts Sayaka Kinoshita as Nasti Yagyu

Anime listed with 12 episodes premiered on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-06/yoroi-shin-den-samurai-troopers-anime-casts-sayaka-kinoshita-as-nasti-yagyu/.232812

This Week in Anime - Uncomfortable and Uncompromising: the Works of Shuzo Oshimi

Sylvia and Coop explore the works of Shuzo Oshimi in all their glory.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2026-01-06/.232776

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film Unveils More of Japanese Cast, English Cast, New Trailer

Jeannie Tirado, Dawn Bennett, Ryan Bartley, Frankie Kevich star in English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-06/cosmic-princess-kaguya-anime-film-unveils-more-of-japanese-cast-english-cast-new-trailer/.232800

Ren Kawahara Launches New Fantasy Romance Manga

Yonigeseijo no Nidome no Kekkon manga debuted on December 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-05/ren-kawahara-launches-new-fantasy-romance-manga/.232756

Gods' Games We Play Manga Adaptation Ends

Kapiko Toriumi's manga adaptation of Kei Sazane's light novel series launched in August 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-04/gods-games-we-play-manga-adaptation-ends/.232749

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs 2nd Season Anime Reveals Returning Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut

2nd season first announced in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-05/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-the-world-of-otome-games-is-tough-for-mobs-2nd-season-anime-reveals-/.232768

Crunchyroll Reveals My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Same-Day English Dub Debut, Cast

Dub premieres on Monday starring Jack Broadbent, Macy Anne Johnson, Christopher Wehkamp, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-05/crunchyroll-reveals-my-hero-academia-vigilantes-season-2-same-day-english-dub-debut-cast/.232761

I Lost My Adventurer's License Light Novels Get TV Anime

Manimani Ononata launched story in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-04/i-lost-my-adventurer-license-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.232750

Usamaru Furuya to Launch New Manga This Spring

Story of manga to take place 100 years ago

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-04/usamaru-furuya-to-launch-new-manga-this-spring/.232729

TRUE Performs Theme for 'Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1' Anime

Film opens in Japan on April 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-04/true-performs-theme-for-sound-euphonium-the-final-movie-part-1-anime/.232744

This Week in Games - Start Your Year on the Right Foot with... Rance?

What is coming to Steam?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2026-01-03/start-your-year-on-the-right-foot-with-rance/.232614

Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Stairway to Adulthood- OVA

This OVA almost feels like a bit of a monkey's paw where I was given more of what I wanted, but not in the way that I wanted it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-stairway-to-adulthood-ova/.232722

Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Franchise Surpasses 150 Million Copies in Circulation Worldwide

Manga franchise passed 100 million copies in circulation in September 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-03/jujutsu-kaisen-manga-franchise-surpasses-150-million-copies-in-circulation-worldwide/.232721

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Ranks as #7 Film Worldwide in 2025

Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback ranks at #26; Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc at #27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-03/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-film-ranks-as-no.7-film-worldwide-in-2025/.232720

'The Girl, the Shovel, and the Evil Eye' Manga Resumes, Ends in 3 Chapters

Manga's final volume ships on February 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-02/the-girl-the-shovel-and-the-evil-eye-manga-resumes-ends-in-3-chapters/.232700

BL Webtoon One Room TA to Get Animated Adaptation in Summer 2026

One Room TA has amassed 7 million cumulative views

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-02/bl-webtoon-one-room-ta-to-get-animated-adaptation-in-summer-2026/.232696

Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Cast, Same-Day Release for Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime

David Matranga, Emi Lo star in dub debuting on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-02/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-cast-same-day-release-for-sentenced-to-be-a-hero-anime/.232698

Actor Masami Nagasawa Announces Marriage to Director Takeshi Fukunaga

Voice of From Up On Poppy Hill's Umi makes announcement in message to her fans & colleagues

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-01-01/actor-masami-nagasawa-announces-marriage-to-director-takeshi-fukunaga/.232687