Animation Studios Sunrise, Shaft Tease 1st Anime Collaboration

Countdown launched for anime's reveal on June 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-18/animation-studios-sunrise-shaft-tease-1st-anime-collaboration/.238654

Writer Jirō Sugiura, Artist Umemaru's The Fake Alchemist Manga Gets TV Anime

Animation studio Passione to produce series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-18/writer-jiro-sugiura-artist-umemaru-the-fake-alchemist-manga-gets-tv-anime/.238660

The Reincarnated Elf Left on a Journey to Master His Magic and With His Extra Lifespan Became a Living Legend TV Anime Unveils Teaser Video, Main Cast, Staff, 2027 Debut

Daiki Yamashita, Hana Hishikawa star in Studio Palette anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-18/the-reincarnated-elf-left-on-a-journey-to-master-his-magic-and-with-his-extra-lifespan-became-a-/.238602

Psyren Anime Streams 1st Teaser With Anime Footage

Anime premieres in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-17/psyren-anime-streams-1st-teaser-with-anime-footage/.238603

Trapped in a Dating Sim 2 Anime's New Video Reveals Theme Songs

Music unit Ando performs opening song, girl band MEISHOHIKOKAI performs ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-17/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-2-anime-new-video-reveals-theme-songs/.238599

Sazae-san Chief Director Hiromitsu Morita Dies

Morit began working on Sazae-san in 2005, became chief director in 2011

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-17/sazae-san-chief-director-hiromitsu-morita-dies/.238592

You Can Become a Hero in My Hero Academia's 10th Anniversary Video

Relive Izuku's 10-year journey to become the Number 1 Hero

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-06-16/you-can-become-a-hero-in-my-hero-academia-10th-anniversary-video/.238577

New Ghost in the Shell Anime's Prime Video Trailer Unveils July 7 Net Debut

Amazon Prime to exclusively stream series in over 240 countries excluding mainland China, Russia, Vietnam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-16/new-ghost-in-the-shell-anime-prime-video-trailer-unveils-july-7-net-debut/.238571

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 3 Debut

sajou no hana, MEISHOHIKOKAI perform opening, ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-16/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-video-reveals-theme-songs-july-3-debut/.238563

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Kazuhiro Yamaji, Tōru Nara

Yamaji, Nara voice Cyborgs' mentor, nanotech expert who modified Nemesis group

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-16/cyborg-009-nemesis-anime-casts-kazuhiro-yamaji-toru-nara/.238566

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 11

Azz has at least a basic concept of "friendship," but as you can see, his Azzpedia doesn’t have the most…current definitions.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4/episode-11/.238475

Sasaki and Peeps 2nd Season Anime Reveals October Debut, More Returning Staff in New Promo Video

1st season's episode, assistant director Yūshi Ibe now helms new season at SILVER LINK.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-15/sasaki-and-peeps-2nd-season-anime-reveals-october-debut-more-returning-staff-in-new-promo-video/.238535

The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles Browser Game Launches

Browser game is playable on smartphone, tablet, PC

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-15/the-apothecary-diaries-palace-chronicles-browser-game-launches/.238530

Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc's 3rd Trailer Reveals October 2 Debut

Exclusive worldwide streaming on Disney+ outside China also confirmed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-14/tokyo-revengers-war-of-the-three-titans-arc-3rd-trailer-reveals-october-2-debut/.238499

The Ogre's Bride Anime's New Video Unveils Theme Songs, More Staff, July 4 Debut

ClariS perform "Hitokoto" opening, Ikusaburō Yamazaki performs "Shinboshi" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-14/the-ogre-bride-anime-new-video-unveils-theme-songs-more-staff-july-4-debut/.238496

Sakanaction's 'Kaiju' Song Wins Song of the Year at Music Awards Japan 2026

Mrs. Green Apple wins Artist of the Year for 2nd straight year; Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" wins multiple awards

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-14/sakanaction-kaiju-song-wins-song-of-the-year-at-music-awards-japan-2026/.238482

Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members

New visual also revealed for series debuting worldwide on Netflix on July 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-14/sparks-of-tomorrow-anime-reveals-new-promo-video-5-more-cast-members/.238491

Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan Anime's Ads Reveal Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut

NOMELON NOLEMON performs opening song "Yurari Yureru," Aooo performs ending song "DAYS!"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-13/grow-up-show-himawari-no-circus-dan-anime-ads-reveal-theme-song-artists-july-4-debut/.238477

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 12

I have to commend the series for actually addressing something that I feel like most other shows in the same genre would never even think of touching.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/go-for-it-nakamura-kun/episode-12/.238464

Bride of the Barrier Master TV Anime Reveals January 2027 Debut, Main Cast in Teaser Video

Akari Kitō, Kikunosuke Toya star in anime at studio TROYCA

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-12/bride-of-the-barrier-master-tv-anime-reveals-january-2027-debut-main-cast-in-teaser-video/.238448

Waji's Trying to Break up With Sex Boys-Love Manga Has AnimeFesta Anime in the Works

Manga centers on many who has tried to break up with his boyfriend over 50 times

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-12/waji-trying-to-break-up-with-sex-boys-love-manga-has-animefesta-anime-in-the-works/.238444

Kanojo no Tomodachi Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October TV Premiere

Ryūga Nagai, Sayahana Hanemurasaki, Miki Hase play main cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-11/kanojo-no-tomodachi-anime-reveals-cast-staff-october-tv-premiere/.238398

Shigure Tokita to End No Gyaru in This Class Manga in Next Chapter

Series debuted in September 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-10/shigure-tokita-to-end-no-gyaru-in-this-class-manga-in-next-chapter/.238298

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Streams Animated Video by Masami Ōbari

Game debuted in April 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-10/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-streams-animated-video-by-masami-obari/.238297

Clevatess II Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video, 2 Cast Members, Ending Song, July 8 Debut

Megumi Han, Tomokazu Sugita join season 2's cast; Mayu Maeshima performs "Foreshadow" opening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-09/clevatess-ii-anime-reveals-3rd-promo-video-2-cast-members-ending-song-july-8-debut/.238311

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Mamoru Miyano as Cyborg 002

Miyano voices Jet Link, who can fly at Mach 5, in summer series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-09/cyborg-009-nemesis-anime-casts-mamoru-miyano-as-cyborg-002/.238306

Ensemble Stars! Music Producer Satoru Kuwabara Resigns After Acknowledging Allegations of Affairs

All creators under Kuwabara's music label Arte Refact to leave on June 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-09/ensemble-stars-music-producer-satoru-kuwabara-resigns-after-acknowledging-allegations-of-affairs/.238300

Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series One-of-a-Kind Romance to Debut in 2nd Half of 2026

Story follows ordinary job seeker who unexpectedly becomes manager of top star Mu-i Tak

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-08/webtoon-based-live-action-series-one-of-a-kind-romance-to-debut-in-2nd-half-of-2026/.238222

Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 10

Mimi’s right – it is not easy to be a delicate lady.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/always-a-catch/episode-10/.238179

'Draw This, Then Die!' Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Song

Regal Lily performs "Conifer" ending song specifically written for series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-08/draw-this-then-die-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-ending-song/.238274

Kaiju Girl Caramelise Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Theme Songs, July 2 Debut

METANICK performs "Otome Kaijū" opening, HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwaLily performs "Otome no Honki" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-07/kaiju-girl-caramelise-anime-new-video-unveils-more-staff-theme-songs-july-2-debut/.238245

Dara-san of Reiwa Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals More Cast Members, Ending Song, July 2 Debut

Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, Hōchū Ōtsuka join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-07/dara-san-of-reiwa-anime-2nd-trailer-reveals-more-cast-members-ending-song-july-2-debut/.238238

The Villager of Level 999 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils More Staff Members, Ending Song, July 1 Debut

Yukimura. performs ending song "HP"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-07/the-villager-of-level-999-anime-main-promo-video-unveils-more-staff-members-ending-song-july-1-debut/.238241

Atari Launches Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on November 3

Remaster of 2002 game to launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-07/atari-launches-godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-remastered-on-november-3/.238237

Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 Streams Full English-Subtitled Trailer

Story finale opens on September 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-06/sound-euphonium-the-final-movie-part-2-streams-full-english-subtitled-trailer/.238216

Saga of Tanya the Evil II Unveils Theme Song Artists, July 8 Debut, Mini Anime

Myth & Roid, Aoi Yūki (as Tanya) perform opening, ending themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-06/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-ii-unveils-theme-song-artists-july-8-debut-mini-anime/.238213

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game's Trailer Previews 'Gamma Worldline' Route

Game launches in the West for Xbox Series X|S, Steam on August 20; on Switch, Switch 2, PS5 on October 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-06/steins-gate-re-boot-game-trailer-previews-gamma-worldline-route/.238210

The World is Dancing Anime's Music Trailer Reveals More Cast

Yōji Matsuda, Miyuki Sawashiro join cast; Yumiri Hanamori, Romi Park perform insert songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-05/the-world-is-dancing-anime-music-trailer-reveals-more-cast/.238156

Live-Action Summer of You Series Reveals 5 Cast Members

Sōjirō Yoshimura, Shōta Hirakawa, Ren Komai, Shūta Imai, Hiroto Ōshita join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-05/live-action-summer-of-you-series-reveals-5-cast-members/.238162

Crunchyroll Debuts 12 'Mini-Episodes' of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Ahead of July Premiere

10-minute episodes present 1st 6 full episodes of anime; mini-episodes also debuted on ABEMA in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-04/crunchyroll-debuts-12-mini-episodes-of-smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you-anime-ahead-of-july-/.238124

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Stays at #2, 3rd Mononoke Film Opens at #6 in Japan

Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi stays at #4, live-action Sakamoto Days film drops to #7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-04/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-stays-at-no.2-3rd-mononoke-film-opens-at-no.6-in-japan/.238052

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Saori Hayami as Cyborg 003

Hayami voices Francois Alnul in series debuting this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-04/cyborg-009-nemesis-anime-casts-saori-hayami-as-cyborg-003/.238120

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Announces 3 Cast Members

Hiroyuki Kinoshita, Genki Okawa, Eiji Hanawa join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-03/new-hokuto-no-ken-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-announces-3-cast-members/.238091

Trapped in a Dating Sim 2 Anime Unveils New Cast Member, July 8 Debut

Yui Ogura joins cast as Hertrude's younger sister Hertrauda

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-03/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-2-anime-unveils-new-cast-member-july-8-debut/.238084

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi Anime's Summer Debut, More Staff Listed

Anime Expo to screen anime's 1st episode on July 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-03/star-wars-visions-presents-the-ninth-jedi-anime-summer-debut-more-staff-listed/.238082

Live-Action Ochitara Owari Series Announces 3 More Cast Members

Aimi Satsukawa, Kei Fubuki, Sarina Suzuki play fellow moms in series debuting on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-03/live-action-ochitara-owari-series-announces-3-more-cast-members/.238081

Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 10

Tartah’s figuring out that he’s not beholden to what others (read: adults) say he can’t do.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hat-atelier/episode-10/.238025

'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' Anime Film Casts 3 AVAM Idols

Nanami Saiki, Hanaka Kikyō, Yuka Himemiya voice classmates in July 17 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-02/you-fireworks-and-our-promise-anime-film-casts-3-avam-idols/.238050

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Casts Miharu Hanai, Suzuna Kinoshita

Hanai, Kinoshita to voice Erik's daughters Charlotte, Mary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-02/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-casts-miharu-hanai-suzuna-kinoshita/.238045

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Tomokazu Sugita as Cyborg 004

Sugita voices Albert Heinrich in upcoming summer series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-02/cyborg-009-nemesis-anime-casts-tomokazu-sugita-as-cyborg-004/.238043

Rakuda's 'Shujinkō no Osananajimi ga, Wakiyaku no Ore ni Guiguikuru' Novel Series Gets Manga Adaptation

Manga launches on June 29 in Dengeki Daioh G magazine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-01/rakuda-shujinko-no-osananajimi-ga-wakiyaku-no-ore-ni-guiguikuru-novel-series-gets-manga-adaptation/.237998

Poupelle of Chimney Town Picture Book Gets 'Live-Action' AI Short Film

Short debuts at SSFF & Asia awards ceremony on June 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-06-01/poupelle-of-chimney-town-picture-book-gets-live-action-ai-short-film/.238004

Amu Meguro's Midori Loves My Sister Manga Gets Live-Action Film on December 4

timelesz member Masaki Hashimoto, actress Runa Nakajima star in film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-31/amu-meguro-midori-loves-my-sister-manga-gets-live-action-film-on-december-4/.237988

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Unveils Additional Cast Members

Yū Shimamura, Hayato Fujii, Ayumu Murase, Ako Mayama, Shigeru Chiba join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-31/daemons-of-the-shadow-realm-anime-unveils-additional-cast-members/.237987

Chainsmoker Cat TV Anime Reveals Main Trailer, Theme Song Artists, More Staff Members

Rock band Wasureranneyo performs "Nanmonee" opening song, Necry Talkie performs "Kemuri to Blue" ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-31/chainsmoker-cat-tv-anime-reveals-main-trailer-theme-song-artists-more-staff-members/.237984

Wasted Chef Anime Film Reveals Teaser Trailer, Manga Adaptation

Manga adaptation by Aero05 launches on June 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-31/wasted-chef-anime-film-reveals-teaser-trailer-manga-adaptation/.237983

Halca Performs Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime's Ending Song

Anime reveals new collaboration with Street Fighter 6 game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-30/halca-performs-young-ladies-dont-play-fighting-games-anime-ending-song/.237958

New Kaiju No. 8 Anime Short Unveils Story, Staff, Fall Debut

Kaiju No. 8: Relax spinoff's Kizuku Watanabe conceives "Narumi's Week at Work" story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-30/new-kaiju-no-8-anime-short-unveils-story-staff-fall-debut/.237963

CloverWorks' Original Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Reveals 14 Cast Members

Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida, Rie Kugimiya, 4 members of Nogizaka46, more star in film opening this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-30/cloverworks-original-omnibus-anime-film-grotesqqque-reveals-14-cast-members/.237959

The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Anime Reveals Theme Songs, July 10 Debut in Video

5 more cast members also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-29/the-frontier-lord-begins-with-zero-subjects-anime-reveals-theme-songs-july-10-debut-in-video/.237940

Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals 8 More Cast Members

Daisuke Ono, Makoto Furukawa, Megumi Han, more join cast for anime debuting in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-29/victoria-of-many-faces-anime-reveals-8-more-cast-members/.237937

Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut

THE JET BOY BANGERZ, WOLF HOWL HARMONY perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-29/recommendation-from-mr-iwamoto-anime-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists-july-4-debut/.237910

The Shy Snow Woman and the Cursed Ring Adult Dōjin Manga Gets TV Anime

Claimed to be the 1st adult dōjin manga to get TV anime directly without having separate commercial version

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-29/the-shy-snow-woman-and-the-cursed-ring-adult-dojin-manga-gets-tv-anime/.237934

Sou Hamayumiba's Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Series launched in 2015, inspired anime adaptation in 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-28/sou-hamayumiba-dropout-idol-fruit-tart-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.237885

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Drops to #2 in Japan in 5th Weekend

Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi drops to #4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-28/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-drops-to-no.2-in-japan-in-5th-weekend/.237786

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts for Devil Rebirth

Hiroshi Shirokuma to voice character in episode 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-27/new-hokuto-no-ken-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-casts-for-devil-rebirth/.237859

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Casts Makoto Tamura, Maaya Uchida

Tamura, Uchida voice Royus family's servants

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-27/the-duke-son-claims-he-wont-love-me-yet-showers-me-with-adoration-anime-casts-makoto-tamura-maaya-/.237858

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, July 4 Debut

Anime features Kenji Nojima, Ami Koshimizu, Hiro Shimono, Daisuke Namikawa in cast, SEKAI NO OWARI song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-27/jaadugar-a-witch-in-mongolia-anime-2nd-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-opening-song-july-4-debut/.237856

Director, Special Effects Artist Yoshihiro Nishimura Dies at 59

Nishimura worked on Tokyo Gore Police, Shin Godzilla, live-action Attack on Titan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-27/director-special-effects-artist-yoshihiro-nishimura-dies-at-59/.237851

Dorohedoro Season 2 ‒ Episode 10

This episode arranges the pieces for another chaotic confrontation at En's place, except this time, En will be participating as a hollowed-out skull.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dorohedoro-season-2/episode-10/.237765

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2's 1st Promo Video Reveals New Cast & Staff, Ending Song, July 4 Debut

Sayumi Watanabe voices new character Iroha Akasaka, Mariko Higashiuchi replaces Yumiri Hanamori as Hitomi Koshigaya

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-26/magilumiere-magical-girls-inc-season-2-1st-promo-video-reveals-new-cast-and-staff-ending-song-july-/.237830

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Unveils More Cast, July 6 Debut

Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kōsuke Toriumi, Takehito Koyasu, Shinya Takahashi, Satoshi Hino voice vampires

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-26/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-unveils-more-cast-july-6-debut/.237820

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Mitsuaki Kanuka as Cyborg 006

Kanuka voices Chang Changku in series debuting this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-26/cyborg-009-nemesis-anime-casts-mitsuaki-kanuka-as-cyborg-006/.237816

Needy Girl Overdose Anime Streams 'Next Chapter' Promo Video

Anime debuted on April 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-25/needy-girl-overdose-anime-streams-next-chapter-promo-video/.237781

Uso Tantei Tomanto Anime Casts Natsuki Hanae as Lemonade

Mariya Ise also voices new character Ichigo Berryry

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-25/uso-tantei-tomanto-anime-casts-natsuki-hanae-as-lemonade/.237773

Grand Blue Dreaming Anime Season 3 Announces Opening Song Artists

FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY'S band performs "Natsuko" opening song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-24/grand-blue-dreaming-anime-season-3-announces-opening-song-artists/.237759

Maebashi Witches Compilation Anime Film Reveals Title, Fall Opening

Film is titled Maebashi Witches Emoemories: Blooming Witches

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-24/maebashi-witches-compilation-anime-film-reveals-title-fall-opening/.237745

Uchi no Otōto-domo ga Sumimasen Anime Reveals Theme Songs, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video

DISH//, Reira Ushio perform themes for 24-episode series debuting on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-24/uchi-no-ototo-domo-ga-sumimasen-anime-reveals-theme-songs-more-cast-in-2nd-promo-video/.237744

Hana-Kimi Anime Season 2's Promo Video Unveils Theme Songs, July 1 Debut

Omoinotake trio perform opening "Flashbulb," ending "Hanataba"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/hana-kimi-anime-season-2-promo-video-unveils-theme-songs-july-1-debut/.237732

Takopi's Original Sin Anime Gets Compilation Film

Film to compile 6 episodes with added scenes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/takopi-original-sin-anime-gets-compilation-film/.237731

Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel to Release in English on Switch, Steam in 2026

Sequel game to Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon visual novel originally released in Japan in April 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/meiji-tokyo-renka-twilight-kiss-visual-novel-to-release-in-english-on-switch-steam-in-2026/.237729

Exstetra RPG's HD Remaster Releases on Steam in English on July 30

FuRyu streams game's opening movie

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/exstetra-rpg-hd-remaster-releases-on-steam-in-english-on-july-30/.237728

Rich Girl Caretaker TV Anime Reveals July 4 Debut, Promo Video, More Cast

Ami Koshimizu, Takehito Koyasu join cast; angela performs opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-22/rich-girl-caretaker-tv-anime-reveals-july-4-debut-promo-video-more-cast/.237698

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in October

New season features mostly returning staff at new studio Zero-G

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-22/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-october/.237696

The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Manga Gets TV Anime

Rina Hidaka, Takeo Ōtsuka star in Studio Elle anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-22/the-eccentric-doctor-of-the-moon-flower-kingdom-manga-gets-tv-anime/.237693

ABEMA Announces Sequel of 'Poppin-Play Kitchen' Original Anime Pilot Film

ABEMA released pilot film as part of its "Project PRISMation" for indie animators on January 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-21/abema-announces-sequel-of-poppin-play-kitchen-original-anime-pilot-film/.237606

Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Dies at 43

My Hero Academia's Kurogiri, Kingdom's Kan Jou voice actor died on May 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-21/voice-actor-takahiro-fujiwara-dies-at-43/.237598

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Kentarō Tone as Cyborg 007

Tone voices Great Britain in series debuting this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-21/cyborg-009-nemesis-anime-casts-kentaro-tone-as-cyborg-007/.237592

Tomo Nagawa's 'Would you like to be a tanuki?' Manga Gets TV Anime

Kingdom's Jun Kamiya helms Nippon Animation anime about tanuki creatures inviting people to try tanuki life

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-20/tomo-nagawa-would-you-like-to-be-a-tanuki-manga-gets-tv-anime/.237542

Home Made Kazoku Hip Hop Group to Return After 10-Year Hiatus

Group performed theme songs for Bleach, Eureka Seven, Naruto Shippūden

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-20/home-made-kazoku-hip-hop-group-to-return-after-10-year-hiatus/.237543

2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film Adds 7 Cast Members

Yūki Kaji, Aya Endō, Hiro Shimono, Inori Minase, Shunsuke Sakuya, Mikako Komatsu, Setsuji Satō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-20/2026-crayon-shin-chan-film-adds-7-cast-members/.237544

Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 7

There’s something about that giant auditorium and expansive void beyond the stage that is intimidating in a way that smaller performances simply are not.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/akane-banashi/episode-7/.237513

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Presents Main Trailer

Anime's first 3 episodes play in advance in U.S. theaters on June 25-29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-19/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-the-calamity-anime-presents-main-trailer/.237517

3rd Mononoke Film Streams Special Trailer

Film opens in Japan on May 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-19/3rd-mononoke-film-streams-special-trailer/.237521

Wasted Chef Anime Film Unveils Teaser Visual

Anime film project was recently featured at Cannes' Annecy Animation Showcase

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/wasted-chef-anime-film-unveils-teaser-visual/.237488

2nd Gundam Hathaway Film Earns Estimated US$810,000 in U.S. Opening Weekend

Also: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ranks at #6 in its 7th week; Labyrinth film's 2-night screening earns US$39,935

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/2nd-gundam-hathaway-film-earns-estimated-usd810000-in-u.s-opening-weekend/.237482

KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime Reveals Ending Song Artist in New Teaser Video

KOTOKO performs "SAY-BYE!!" ending song for July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/kamui-he-behind-you-anime-reveals-ending-song-artist-in-new-teaser-video/.237480

Junji Ito's 'The Long Hair in the Attic' Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Thailand's Sitsiri Mongkolsiri directs Japanese-Thai-S. Korean co-production

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/junji-ito-the-long-hair-in-the-attic-manga-gets-live-action-film/.237473

TrySail Performs From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime's Ending Song

Group performs "Dōkei" ending theme for series debuting in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/trysail-performs-from-overshadowed-to-overpowered-anime-ending-song/.237456

Keanu Reeves to Star in Dwarf Studios' Full-Length Stop-Motion Samurai Film Hidari

Film staff hosted presentation at Annecy Animation Showcase at Cannes on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/keanu-reeves-to-star-in-dwarf-studios-full-length-stop-motion-samurai-film-hidari/.237448

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song Artist

Rock idol group Meishohikokai performs "Ari Kitari na Nichijō to Kōun na Hibi e"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-reveals-ending-theme-song-artist/.237442

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: Cloudy Beach Anime Film Reveals New Visual, Trailer

Character designs also revealed for film opening on July 10 for 2-week limited screening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/shiboyugi-playing-death-games-to-put-food-on-the-table-44-cloudy-beach-anime-film-reveals-new-/.237451

Dorohedoro Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

Shin and Noi are my OTP. They are hard-working, cold-blooded killers, and together, they make the cutest couple I've ever seen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dorohedoro-season-2/episode-9/.237406

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 8

I felt icky by the end of this episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/go-for-it-nakamura-kun/episode-8/.237404

Witch on the Holy Night Anime Film Reveals Returning Main Cast

Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Hanazawa, Yūsuke Kobayashi star in film opening later this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-16/witch-on-the-holy-night-anime-film-reveals-returning-main-cast/.237420

Iron Wok Jan! Anime Reveals More Cast, July 5 Debut in Main Promo Video

M.A.O, Taishi Murata, more join cast; Genin wa Jibun ni Aru performs opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-15/iron-wok-jan-anime-reveals-more-cast-july-5-debut-in-main-promo-video/.237389

Expelled from Paradise Visual Novel Reveals Title, English Release

Visual novel launches for Switch, Steam in winter 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-15/expelled-from-paradise-visual-novel-reveals-title-english-release/.237377

GATE 2: Tides of Conflict Anime Unveils New Visual, Vocaloid Event Collaboration for Ending Song

Winning submission for VOCALOID Collection Summer 2026 will be anime's ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-15/gate-2-tides-of-conflict-anime-unveils-new-visual-vocaloid-event-collaboration-for-ending-song/.237373

Seven Seas Licenses Pendulum: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga, The Cat Who Didn't Believe in 'What-ifs,' Goetia Shock, More Titles

Also licensed: Good Night, My Little Bird; The Tomorrow I Want to See with Kako: A Time-Loop Romantic Comedy; Wandmaker of the Ruined World; more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-14/seven-seas-licenses-pendulum-the-beastmen-omegaverse-saga-the-cat-who-didnt-believe-in-what-ifs-/.237351

Patlabor EZY Anime's Video Highlights SV2 Members

1st of 3 films debuts on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-14/patlabor-ezy-anime-video-highlights-sv2-members/.237342

Writer Mujirushi Shimazaki, Artist Rika Kamiyoshi Launch New Manga

Yami Ochi Reijō wa Maō no Musume Alice ni Tenseishita no de Ōto de Anyaku suru Koto ni Shimashita debuted on May 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-14/writer-mujirushi-shimazaki-artist-rika-kamiyoshi-launch-new-manga/.237283

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Kaori Ishihara, Sayuri Sadaoka, Takashi Matsuyama to appear in episode 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-13/new-hokuto-no-ken-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.237320

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Adds 2 More Cast Members

Ryōhei Kimura, Ryōta Suzuki join cast of July series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-13/the-duke-son-claims-he-wont-love-me-yet-showers-me-with-adoration-anime-adds-2-more-cast-members/.237318

New Fairy Tail Manga Miniseries to Start 1 Week Sooner on July 29

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for manga creator Hiro Mashima reported on Wednesday that his new Fairy Tail manga miniseries will launch...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2026-05-13/new-fairy-tail-manga-miniseries-to-start-1-week-sooner-on-july-29/.237317

Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 6

You'll have to forgive me for being less than enthralled by Minato's struggle.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ramparts-of-ice/episode-6/.237268

Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 7

Agott curls around her pain, holding it tight like an anti-security blanket.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hat-atelier/episode-7/.237266

Osamu Tezuka's Autobiographical War Manga, Postwar Life Get Live-Action TV Special

"Tezuka Osamu no Sensō" to recount Paper Fortress manga, Tezuka's creative struggles in 1970s

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-12/osamu-tezuka-autobiographical-war-manga-postwar-life-get-live-action-tv-special/.237229

'With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess' Light Anime Gets 2nd Season in October

Saya Fukase directs season 2 at IMAGICA Infos / Imageworks Studio, replacing 1st season director Chisaki

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-12/with-vengeance-sincerely-your-broken-saintess-light-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-october/.237277

Gachiakuta, Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me, The Darwin Incident Win 50th Kodansha Manga Awards

Gachiakuta wins Best Shōnen Manga, Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me wins Best Shōjo Manga, The Darwin Incident wins Best General Manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/gachiakuta-re-living-my-life-with-a-boyfriend-who-doesnt-remember-me-the-darwin-incident-win-50th-/.237244

Masami Yūki Draws New Patlabor 1-Shot Manga

Yūki drew Patlabor manga from 1988 to 1994

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/masami-yuki-draws-new-patlabor-1-shot-manga/.236864

Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 6

For once, the CG wasn’t the biggest problem I had here.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/snowball-earth/episode-6/.237201

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2's New Promo Video Teases Next Arc

New arc starts in next episode on May 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-10/wistoria-wand-and-sword-season-2-new-promo-video-teases-next-arc/.237222

Nagisa Furuya's The Summer of You Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Series streams early in Japan on June 24, airs on TV Tokyo on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-10/nagisa-furuya-the-summer-of-you-boys-love-manga-gets-live-action-series/.237219

Netflix Lists Akane-banashi Anime's English Dub Cast, Staff Members

First 2 episodes' English dub streams on May 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-10/netflix-lists-akane-banashi-anime-english-dub-cast-staff-members/.237218

Ring Author Koji Suzuki Dies at 68

Novelist also known for Dark Water, Spiral, Loop, Birthday, S, Tide, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-09/ring-author-koji-suzuki-dies-at-68/.237204

True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends Volume 1-2 Novel Review

If you're looking for an accomplished heroine, a hero with more feelings than he's aware of, and a comfortably realized world, this is the series for you.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/true-love-fades-away-when-the-contract-ends/volume-1-2/.210885

HoYoFair 2026 "Once Upon a Time" Fan Concert LA

“Once Upon HoYoFair” offers fanservice from the fans themselves. But how well were fans served in the end?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-05-09/hoyofair-2026-once-upon-a-time-fan-concert-la/.237078

Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Console Prices in Japan, U.S., Canada, Europe

Nintendo also raises Switch prices, Switch Online prices in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-08/nintendo-raises-switch-2-console-prices-in-japan-u.s-canada-europe/.237182

Tokyo 7th Sisters Idol Raising Smartphone Game Ends Service After 12 Years

Game launched in 2014, inspired 2021 anime film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-08/tokyo-7th-sisters-idol-raising-smartphone-game-ends-service-after-12-years/.237169

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game Reveals August 20 Release

Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-07/steins-gate-re-boot-game-reveals-august-20-release/.237154

Seven Seas Licenses Record of Chrono's War, The Dangers in My Heart Spinoff, 7 More Titles

Also licensed: A Serious Error in Chihaya-chan's Reputation, The Horizon Will Soon Shine, The Clingy New Hire Keeps Asking Me Out, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-07/seven-seas-licenses-record-of-chrono-war-the-dangers-in-my-heart-spinoff-7-more-titles/.237136

Exploring the DAN DA DAN Exhibit: Can You Outlast the Paranormal Exhibition

While fans must wait until 2027 for the third season, they can stave off their need for DAN DA DAN at the DAN DA DAN Exhibition taking place at Matsuya Ginza between April 22 and May 11.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-05-05/exploring-the-dan-da-dan-exhibit-can-you-outlast-the-paranormal-exhibition/.236967

Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 5

This time, we have a very intimate view into how Akane’s performance can impact one individual that she isn’t even 100% aware of in the audience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/akane-banashi/episode-5/.237110

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts Takanori Hoshino

Hoshino voices GOLAN's leader Colonel in episode 7 on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-06/new-hokuto-no-ken-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-casts-takanori-hoshino/.237117

Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 5

A series that deals with the emotional fallout of a bad breakup? That’s unique and interesting.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ramparts-of-ice/episode-5/.237080

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 5

The music festival has become more than just the Misfit Class’ last chance to hold onto Royal One. It’s their chance to let Purson shine in his own way and for Purson to stand up for who he wants to be.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4/episode-5/.237068

Tekken 8 Game Reveals Gameplay Trailer for DLC Character Kunimitsu

Kunimitsu launches on Early Access on May 28 in Japan, May 27 in U.S.; launches generally on June 2 in Japan, June 1 in U.S.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-04/tekken-8-game-reveals-gameplay-trailer-for-dlc-character-kunimitsu/.237041

The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World TV Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artist

Girl group INUWASI performs "Butterfly" opening song for July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-04/the-forsaken-saintess-and-her-foodie-roadtrip-in-another-world-tv-anime-reveals-opening-theme-artist/.237055

Yumi's Cells Webtoon Sees 13-Fold Increase in Views Following Season 3 Release

Increase has been particularly pronounced among women in 20s, 30s

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-03/yumi-cells-webtoon-sees-13-fold-increase-in-views-following-season-3-release/.237031

Crunchyroll Adds Galaxy Kickoff!! Soccer TV Anime

2012 anime centers on boy who starts new team after soccer club breaks up

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-03/crunchyroll-adds-galaxy-kickoff-soccer-tv-anime/.237026

Tezuka: God of Manga Documentary Film Streams Trailer

Director Jason Andrew Cohn, Bread & Butter Films to launch Kickstarter campaign for feature-length documentary about Osamu Tezuka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-03/tezuka-god-of-manga-documentary-film-streams-trailer/.237018

The Quintessential Quintuplets Franchise Gets New TV Anime, New Original Video Anime

TV anime of sequel novel, OVA of previously unanimated manga chapters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/the-quintessential-quintuplets-franchise-gets-new-tv-anime-new-original-video-anime/.237016

Korea's Largest Illegal Webtoon Site Newtoki Shuts Down Ahead of Crackdown

Operator of Newtoki announced all affiliated platforms would cease operations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/korea-largest-illegal-webtoon-site-newtoki-shuts-down-ahead-of-crackdown/.236871

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game to Add Mr. Karate as DLC Character

Character launches in May as part of game's Season Pass 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-to-add-mr-karate-as-dlc-character/.237013

Melty Blood:Twi-Lumina 2D Fighter Game Revealed for Release in Early 2027

Game to launch for PS5/4, Switch 2/Switch, Xbox One, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/melty-blood-twi-lumina-2d-fighter-game-revealed-for-release-in-early-2027/.237011

'100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 3 Slated for July 5

The website for the third television anime season based on Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa's The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2026-05-01/100-girlfriends-who-really-really-really-really-really-love-you-season-3-slated-for-july-5/.236993

A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even Anime Announces More Cast, Song Info, AX Preview

Ikumi Hasegawa, Yui Ogura, Ayumi Uehara co-star with songs by Ogura, Aguri Onishi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-01/a-livid-lady-guide-to-getting-even-anime-announces-more-cast-song-info-ax-preview/.236991

Dinners with My Darling Fantasy Romance Manga Has Anime in the Works

Anime adapts Toi Ishino's manga based on Mugi Mameta's novel series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-01/dinners-with-my-darling-fantasy-romance-manga-has-anime-in-the-works/.236990

Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 5

This girl has been positively spoiling for a fight in the only positive use of the expression I’ve ever seen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/always-a-catch/episode-5/.236930

Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film's 3rd Trailer Reveals 2 New Magical Girls, More Staff

Shion Wakayama, Tomoyo Kurosawa voice new magical girls Shichōka, Selma Therese

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-30/madoka-magica-walpurgisnacht-rising-anime-film-3rd-trailer-reveals-2-new-magical-girls-more-staff/.236960

Webtoon, Kadokawa Launch Studio White for Webcomics Starting With Lodoss Spinoff

Sword Art Online, Slayers, The Familiar of Zero also teased for original webcomics

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-30/webtoon-kadokawa-launch-studio-white-for-webcomics-starting-with-lodoss-spinoff/.236945

Gou Tanabe Launches Manga of H.P. Lovecraft's The Case of Charles Dexter Ward Novella

Manga debuted on April 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-29/gou-tanabe-launches-manga-of-h.p-lovecraft-the-case-of-charles-dexter-ward-novella/.236944

A New Dawn, The Obsessed, Peleliu, We Are Aliens, More Films to Play at Annecy

A New Dawn, The Obsessed, Peleliu compete in "Contrechamp" section

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-29/a-new-dawn-the-obsessed-peleliu-we-are-aliens-more-films-to-play-at-annecy/.236906

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts Jirō Saitō

Saitō voices GOLAN's deputy leader in episode 6 on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-29/new-hokuto-no-ken-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-casts-jiro-saito/.236915

Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, Manga Creator Machiko Satonaka Inducted Into Order of the Rising Sun

Anime director, shōjo manga pioneer to receive honor on May 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-29/gundam-creator-yoshiyuki-tomino-manga-creator-machiko-satonaka-inducted-into-order-of-the-rising-sun/.236913

Ushiro no Shōmen Kamui-san TV Anime's Teaser Unveils Main Cast & Staff, July Debut

Tomokazu Sugita star as titular psychic Kamui

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-28/ushiro-no-shomen-kamui-san-tv-anime-teaser-unveils-main-cast-and-staff-july-debut/.236874

Clevatess II Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, Myth & Roid's Ending Song

MYTH & ROID perform "Awake Anew" ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-28/clevatess-ii-anime-2nd-video-unveils-more-cast-myth-and-roid-ending-song/.236875

Japan's Government Panel Moves to Protect Voices From Unauthorized Generative AI Use

Ministry of Justice expert panel: Voices fall in same category as portrait rights, publicity rights

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-27/japan-government-panel-moves-to-protect-voices-from-unauthorized-generative-ai-use/.236785

Crunchyroll to Stream Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You, 4 More 2026 Anime; Reveals English Dub Cast for Wistoria Season 2

Crunchyroll to also stream Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life, Reborn as a Space Mercenary, 2 more anime this year, 2nd season of The World's Finest Assassin in 2027

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-27/crunchyroll-to-stream-smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you-4-more-2026-anime-reveals-english-dub-/.236806

My First Girlfriend Is a Gal Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Creator's Paternity Leave

Meguru Ueno slated to resume manga in late July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-27/my-first-girlfriend-is-a-gal-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-creator-paternity-leave/.236810

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 4

While it might horrify the class that Iruma makes it a whole performance complete with a love letter, he’s doing for Elizabetta what he did for Clara and Purson and tried to do for Kiriwo: he’s seeing her.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4/episode-4/.236789

Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow Manga Ends in Next Volume

13th volume ships in August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-26/lonely-deaths-lie-thick-as-snow-manga-ends-in-next-volume/.236795

RuriDragon Manga Delays Next Chapter to June

Manga was originally slated to return from hiatus on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-26/ruridragon-manga-delays-next-chapter-to-june/.236802

Fahrenheit 213, Gianty Reveal Lunar Pulse Game

Single-player roguelite card game to launch on Steam in 2027

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-25/fahrenheit-213-gianty-reveal-lunar-pulse-game/.236779

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 5

Wow, this episode sure gave me a lot of whiplash.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/go-for-it-nakamura-kun/episode-5/.236768

My Hero Academia Anime's Bonus Episode 'More' Previewed in Trailer

Bonus episode to air on May 2, will stream on Crunchyroll

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-25/my-hero-academia-anime-bonus-episode-more-previewed-in-trailer/.236784

Kohske's Gangsta. Manga Resumes in July

Kohske has been undergoing medical treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-24/kohske-gangsta-manga-resumes-in-july/.236751

Kodama Tales Licenses Hisae Iwaoka's The Magical Forest of Hoshigahara Manga

Manga to begin releasing in English in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-24/kodama-tales-licenses-hisae-iwaoka-the-magical-forest-of-hoshigahara-manga/.236738

HIDIVE Streams Farming Life in Another World 2 Anime's English Dub on May 1

Anime premiered on April 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-24/hidive-streams-farming-life-in-another-world-2-anime-english-dub-on-may-1/.236742

'In So Deep, It's Love Already' Manga Gets Side Story Chapter

Main manga also ended on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-23/in-so-deep-its-love-already-manga-gets-side-story-chapter/.236694

Gachiakuta Creator Kei Urana Addresses Manga Piracy

Urana: “To help people, who cannot afford to buy it or who do not have access to it, enjoy these works, Ando and I have been discussing this for a long time. I cannot share details yet, but [we are exploring many ideas]."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-23/gachiakuta-creator-kei-urana-addresses-manga-piracy/.236671

Manga Author Keiko Takemiya Talks Toward the Terra and Its Deeper Meanings

"I grew up reading shōnen manga and didn't read much shōjo manga, so I felt there was potential in being able to draw for a shōnen magazine. I didn't want to miss my chance."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-03-18/manga-author-keiko-takemiya-talks-toward-the-terra-and-its-deeper-meanings/.235472

MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 3

Even with how much his anti-social tendencies have been played for laughs, these looks into Gero's past make it clear that the way he was raised ended up emotionally stunting him in ways he's only just now starting to realize.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/marriagetoxin/episode-3/.236655

Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Anime's 2nd Video Reveals Musical Composer, Ending Song, July 6 Debut

Harumi Fuuki composes music; FRUITS ZIPPER idol Yui Sakurai performs "Hikari" ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-22/love-unseen-beneath-the-clear-night-sky-anime-2nd-video-reveals-musical-composer-ending-song-july-6-/.236668

Trapped in a Dating Sim 2 Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils July Debut

1st key visual, new character visuals also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-22/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-2-anime-1st-promo-video-unveils-july-debut/.236664

Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 4

As with the first three episodes, this one does a beautiful job of providing little details that you barely even notice.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hat-atelier/episode-4/.236595

Visual Arts Company Unveils New Visual Novel Brand With 3 Games

VISUAL ARTS Scripts brand to launch Sayagatari -Promise of the Cursed Blade- this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-21/visual-arts-company-unveils-new-visual-novel-brand-with-3-games/.236623

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Unveils 3 Cast Members

Wakana Maruoka, Yuuki Terui, Akari Miyazaki join cast of July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-21/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-unveils-3-cast-members/.236620

Nikumaru's Kōshiki Furin Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Manga launched on February 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-20/nikumaru-koshiki-furin-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.236579

World's End Harem: Fantasia Spinoff Manga Ends on April 26

Manga went on hiatus in September 2024, returned on February 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-20/world-end-harem-fantasia-spinoff-manga-ends-on-april-26/.236561

ChaO Anime Film Earns US$112,000 in U.S. Box Office

Film earned US$70,254 in its first 3 days in U.S.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-20/chao-anime-film-earns-usd112000-in-u.s-box-office/.236559

Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 6-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

Historical romance series combines palace intrigue with political drama

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

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

Game's 7-minute introduction trailer also streamed

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

Anime Expo Hosts Livetune, TeddyLoid, Kazuo Maekawa, karory

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

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

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

Both dubs debut on Saturday

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

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Game Wins BAFTA Award

Game was nominated for 7 awards

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

Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Film's Full Trailer Posted

Trailer highlights Maika, Aoi filming "Bloom Garden Party"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-17/love-live-hasu-no-sora-jogakuin-school-idol-club-film-full-trailer-posted/.236493

13 Junji Ito Manga Stories Get Live-Action Omnibus Series on July 3

"Lovesickness," "The Mansion of Phantom Pain, "The Rib Woman," more stores to be adapted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-17/13-junji-ito-manga-stories-get-live-action-omnibus-series-on-july-3/.236488

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Mobile Game Announces April 21 Worldwide Launch

Opening trailer from Kamikaze Douga streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-16/dragon-quest-smash-grow-mobile-game-announces-april-21-worldwide-launch/.236421

Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 Unveils English Dub's Cast, April 15 Launch

Garret Storms, Emily Neves, Elizabeth Maxwell, others star in English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-15/reborn-as-a-vending-machine-season-3-unveils-english-dub-cast-april-15-launch/.236387

Future GPX Cyber Formula Series Gets New Short Anime Sequel, Game

Promo video, visual commemorates series' 35th anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-15/future-gpx-cyber-formula-series-gets-new-short-anime-sequel-game/.236374

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Cancels May 1 Airing

Broadcast canceled due to scheduling reasons

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-14/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-4-cancels-may-1-airing/.236369

Grandgear Film by Godzilla -1.0's Takashi Yamazaki Opens in February 2028 With 'Kaiju Robots'

Filming for Yamazaki's 1st English-language film starts soon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-14/grandgear-film-by-godzilla-1.0-takashi-yamazaki-opens-in-february-2028-with-kaiju-robots/.236366

Sony Pictures Produces Animated Film of Bloodborne Game

YouTuber jacksepticeye co-produces film of FromSoftware game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-14/sony-pictures-produces-animated-film-of-bloodborne-game/.236365

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Anime Film Sets New 3-Day Opening Record for Franchise

Film sells 2,318,009 tickets to earn 3,502,137,800 yen in 1st 3 days, breaking Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback film's record last year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-13/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway-anime-film-sets-new-3-day-opening-record-for-franchise/.236334

Mujina Into the Deep Manga Ends 1st Season, Returns with Season 2 in 2027

Manga launched in 2023, 1st season entered "final battle" on January 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-13/mujina-into-the-deep-manga-ends-1st-season-returns-with-season-2-in-2027/.236313

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Crosses US$308 Million in U.S., US$628 Million Worldwide

Film grosses US$69,000,000 in the U.S. in 2nd weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-13/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-crosses-usd308-million-in-u.s-usd628-million-worldwide/.236316

Kill Blue Anime Gets Same-Day English Dub

Bang Zoom! produces dub for anime that premiered on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-12/kill-blue-anime-gets-same-day-english-dub/.236308

Inazuma Eleven Cross Game Launches for iOS, Android in June

Smartphone game to be free-to-play with in-app purchases

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-12/inazuma-eleven-cross-game-launches-for-ios-android-in-june/.236302

Inazuma Eleven RE, Decapolice Games to Both Additionally Release for Switch 2

Inazuma Eleven RE drops PS4 release; DECAPOLICE drops Switch, PS4 release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-12/inazuma-eleven-re-decapolice-games-to-both-additionally-release-for-switch-2/.236298

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 30-April 5

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 4 premiere ranks at #4, One Piece resumes at #6, Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 at #7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-11/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-30-april-5/.236268

Actors Mackenyu, Tetsuo Kurata, Author Eiko Kadono Attend Anime NYC 2026 as Guests

Convention takes place from August 20 through August 23 at Javits Convention Center

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-11/actors-mackenyu-tetsuo-kurata-author-eiko-kadono-attend-anime-nyc-2026-as-guests/.236292

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Anime Film Earns 1.13 Billion Yen on Opening Day

Film sets new 1st day record for franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-11/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway-anime-film-earns-1.13-billion-yen-on-opening-day/.236293

Manta Adds Japanese Manga Titles to Its Platform

List includes Wind Breaker, Medalist, and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-11/manta-adds-japanese-manga-titles-to-its-platform/.236291

Dark Machine The Animation Series Reveals More Cast

Kazuyuki Okitsu, Ryōta Suzuki, more join cast for anime debuting this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-10/dark-machine-the-animation-series-reveals-more-cast/.236270

WIT Studio Apologizes for Using Generative AI in Opening Sequence of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime

Studio will redraw cuts, replace opening sequence with "completed version" starting with 2nd episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-10/wit-studio-apologizes-for-using-generative-ai-in-opening-sequence-of-ascendance-of-a-bookworm-part-/.236271

Netflix Delays Live-Action 'Viral Hit' Series by 2 Weeks to June 11

Japanese live-action adaptation of Korean webtoon series to star Ōji Suzuka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-10/netflix-delays-live-action-viral-hit-series-by-2-weeks-to-june-11/.236259

New Date A Live Anime Unveils Title, Staff, Returning Cast

Junji Nishimura helms Date a Live F Last Date at Fugaku

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-10/new-date-a-live-anime-unveils-title-staff-returning-cast/.236258

This Week in Anime - Steel Ball to the Wall (This Fall)

What is going on with Steel Ball Run's streaming debut? Lucas and Chris find out.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2026-04-09/.236215

Joon-ik Lee to Direct Short-Form Live-Action Series Adaptation of Father's Home Meal Webtoon

Series follows family whose dynamics shift after mother is no longer able to cook, leading her husband to take on role for 1st time

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-09/joon-ik-lee-to-direct-short-form-live-action-series-adaptation-of-father-home-meal-webtoon/.236212

Mamamoo's Solar Releases Song for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Film Everyday We Are

Everyday We Are is widely known as final film of late actress Sae-ron Kim

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-09/mamamoo-solar-releases-song-for-webtoon-based-live-action-film-everyday-we-are/.236177

3rd Mononoke Film's 2nd Trailer Reveals Aina The End's Theme Song, More Cast

Final film in trilogy opens in Japan on May 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-09/3rd-mononoke-film-2nd-trailer-reveals-aina-the-end-theme-song-more-cast/.236241

Sunrise Animates McDonald's New Gundam Ads

And introduces the new RX-78-2 Gundam Chicken Tatsuta Custom

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-09/sunrise-animates-mcdonald-new-gundam-ads/.236229

2026 Doraemon Film Stays at #1, The Ogre's Bride Live-Action Film Drops to #4 in Japan

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! back at #5, Poupelle of Chimney Town sequel anime film drops to #7, 2nd live-action Golden Kamuy film drops to #8, Assassination Classroom the Movie drops to #9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-09/2026-doraemon-film-stays-at-no.1-the-ogre-bride-live-action-film-drops-to-no.4-in-japan/.236153

Shō 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan Anime Casts Kazuyuki Okitsu, Fumiko Orikasa

Okitsu, Orikasa voice parents of boy with baby seal in April 12 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-08/sho-3-ashibe-qq-goma-chan-anime-casts-kazuyuki-okitsu-fumiko-orikasa/.236213

Exit 8 Star Recreates Anomaly in New York Subways on Wednesday

Can you escape the real-life Exit 8?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-08/exit-8-star-recreates-anomaly-in-new-york-subways-on-wednesday/.236217

The One Piece Anime Remake Teases Designs, Concept Art in Video

Wit Studio revisits story "starting from" East Blue Saga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-08/the-one-piece-anime-remake-teases-designs-concept-art-in-video/.236208

MiSK Foundation's Investment Company EGDC Increases Stake in CAPCOM to 6%

Saudi company acquired 32,186,900 CAPCOM shares or 6.04%, an increase from 5.03%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-07/misk-foundation-investment-company-egdc-increases-stake-in-capcom-to-6-percent/.236191

'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill' Season 3's New Video Reveals Updated Staff, Fall Debut

Director Takao Kato returns at Studio Mother with promoted head wrier Daisuke Ōhigashi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-07/as-a-reincarnated-aristocrat-ill-use-my-appraisal-skill-season-3-new-video-reveals-updated-staff-/.236194

Kill Blue Anime Starts Streaming on Multiple Platforms in N. America on April 11

Anime streams on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Amazon, Rakuten Viki, Plex, It's Anime, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-07/kill-blue-anime-starts-streaming-on-multiple-platforms-in-n-america-on-april-11/.236186

5th Live-Action Kingdom Film Casts Aju Makita, Mizuki Yamashita

Film opens in Japan on July 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-06/5th-live-action-kingdom-film-casts-aju-makita-mizuki-yamashita/.236137

WEBTOON, Blizzard Launch Overwatch: Undivided Webcomic

Overwatch: Undivided will run for total of 40 episodes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-06/webtoon-blizzard-launch-overwatch-undivided-webcomic/.236128

Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 23-29

Pokémon Pokopia stays at #1 for 4 weeks straight; Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuts at #2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-05/japan-video-game-rankings-march-23-29/.236107

Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 16-22

Crimson Desert PS5 version debuts at #2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-05/japan-video-game-rankings-march-16-22/.236105

86's Asato Asato Launches New Light Novel Series in June

necomi draws illustrations, Imari Ozaki draws worldview illustrations for "spiritual techniques x near future action" story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-05/86-asato-asato-launches-new-light-novel-series-in-june/.236092

Inklore Announces New Titles, Previews at Anime Boston

Company reveals licenses of Her Tale of Shim Chong, The Red Sleeve

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-05/inklore-announces-new-titles-previews-at-anime-boston/.236104

Oshi no Ko Volumes 9-10 Manga Review

It’s painful to read this flawed yet sympathetic character slide further towards self-destruction, but that’s all part of the dark appeal of Oshi no Ko.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/oshi-no-ko-volumes-9-10-manga/.234208

Let Me Fix You Yuri Manga Gets Short Anime

Anime based on Sakura Kurihara's Kimi o Tsumugu manga streams on YouTube in May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-04/let-me-fix-you-yuri-manga-gets-short-anime/.236081

Scum of the Brave Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, New Theme Songs

Tomokazu Sugita, Ayumu Murase join cast with new songs by ClariS, w.o.d.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-04/scum-of-the-brave-anime-new-video-unveils-more-cast-new-theme-songs/.236094

Kamen Rider Franchise Establishes New Label for Animated Films With 1st Project by Aniplex, Shirogumi

Franchise also announces new Kamen Rider My-Th series, live-action films, game project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-03/kamen-rider-franchise-establishes-new-label-for-animated-films-with-1st-project-by-aniplex-shirogumi/.236073

The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage Anime Gets Game on April 23 With English Release

Sunsoft's arena shooter game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-03/the-strongest-job-is-apparently-not-a-hero-or-a-sage-anime-gets-game-on-april-23-with-english-/.236071

Parasite Director Joon-Ho Bong Reveals 1st Animated Feature Ally for Global Release

Film has been in development since 2019, will center on group of curious deep-sea creatures

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-03/parasite-director-joon-ho-bong-reveals-1st-animated-feature-ally-for-global-release/.236062

Kantai Collection's C2 Kikan Reveals Ki-gō Keikaku Game

Ki-gō Keikaku simulation RPG in development for PC, mobile

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-02/kantai-collection-c2-kikan-reveals-ki-go-keikaku-game/.236038

Tiger & Bunny Anime Gets Stage Play to Celebrate 15th Anniversary

Stage play to run in Tokyo in September, in Hyogo in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-02/tiger-and-bunny-anime-gets-stage-play-to-celebrate-15th-anniversary/.236041

The Ogre's Bride Live-Action Film Opens at #3, Poupelle of Chimney Town Anime at #5 in Japan

2026 Doraemon film stays at #1, 2nd live-action Golden Kamuy film drops to #6, Assassination Classroom the Movie drops to #8,

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-02/the-ogre-bride-live-action-film-opens-at-no.3-poupelle-of-chimney-town-anime-at-no.5-in-japan/.235960

Creating a Fanclub: Director Sou Toyama on Kirio Fan Club

What makes Kirio Fan Club a more realistic look at high school crushes? Director of the upcoming anime, Sou Toyama, gets into it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-04-01/creating-a-fanclub-director-sou-toyama-on-kirio-fan-club/.235964

Saved by the Ice Cold Prince's Embrace Manga Gets Light Anime in July

Kusabi Kurokawa has been adapting Hokuhoku Yakiimo's romantic fantasy as manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-01/saved-by-the-ice-cold-prince-embrace-manga-gets-light-anime-in-july/.236022

Happy April Fool's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I

Featuring Dragon Ball, Oshi no Ko, Uma Musume, Code Geass, Samurai Troopers, Sakamoto Days, Dragon Quest, & more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-01/happy-april-fool-day-2026-from-around-the-anime-world-part-i/.236017

Gundam's 1st Global Ranking Poll Winners Are …

Hint: The ones with funnels, wings, & transformation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-03-31/gundam-1st-global-ranking-poll-winners-are/.235998

The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, July TV Debut

Yūma Uchida, Kikunosuke Toya, Manaka Iwami, Maaya Uchida, Kaede Hondo star in Maho Film anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-31/the-insipid-prince-furtive-grab-for-the-throne-anime-reveals-cast-staff-july-tv-debut/.235994

I Want to End This Love Game Anime's Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song

CHiCo with HoneyWorks perform theme song for April 14 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-31/i-want-to-end-this-love-game-anime-promo-video-previews-opening-theme-song/.235968

Komekami! Girls Anime Announces 3 More Cast Members

Noriko Hidaka, Ryuma Tanizawa, Yū Saitō co-star in anime premiering on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-31/komekami-girls-anime-announces-3-more-cast-members/.235988

Tsutomu Nihei's Tower Dungeon Manga Promoted in Video With Animated Clips

Video commemorates 6th manga volume from creator of Blame!, Knights of Sidonia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-31/tsutomu-nihei-tower-dungeon-manga-promoted-in-video-with-animated-clips/.235987

Fate/strange Fake Novels' Final Volume Ships This Summer

Novel series launched in January 2015, inspired TV special, recently concluded TV anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-30/fate-strange-fake-novels-final-volume-ships-this-summer/.235948

Anime Central Hosts 765PRO, Cinderella Girls Idols from The Idolm@ster

Asami Imai, Akiko Hasegawa, Yumi Hara, Ayaka Fukuhara, Ayaka Ohashi, Minami Tsuda to perform in concert

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-30/anime-central-hosts-765pro-cinderella-girls-idols-from-the-idolm@ster/.235939

Baki-Dou Net Anime Confirms 2nd Cours in Teaser

Anime to continue streaming exclusively on Netflix

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-29/baki-dou-net-anime-confirms-2nd-cours-in-teaser/.235895

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime's 2nd Season Unveils Teaser, Visual

New season premieres in 2027

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-28/alya-sometimes-hides-her-feelings-in-russian-anime-2nd-season-unveils-teaser-visual/.235843

The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power TV Anime Reveals July Debut in 1st Promo Video

Series stars Rie Takahashi, Makoto Furukawa, Haruka Shiraishi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-27/the-oblivious-saint-cant-contain-her-power-tv-anime-reveals-july-debut-in-1st-promo-video/.235808

The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time Novels Get Anime

Story centers on woman sold off to brothel who goes back in time after death

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-27/the-condemned-villainess-goes-back-in-time-novels-get-anime/.235803

Worker Killed in Stabbing at Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo

Store, neighboring Pikachu Sweets closed until further notice; assailant reportedly killed himself

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-27/worker-killed-in-stabbing-at-pokemon-center-mega-tokyo/.235799

Yuki Kajiura, LiSA, Fiction Junction Perform Tiny Desk Concert

Set to stream globally with Demon Slayer, Gundam Seed, SAO, Garden of Sinners songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-03-26/yuki-kajiura-lisa-fiction-junction-perform-tiny-desk-concert/.235793

2026 Doraemon Film Stays at #1, New Assassination Classroom Film Opens at #7

2nd live-action Golden Kamuy film drops to #4, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! drops to #10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-26/2026-doraemon-film-stays-at-no.1-new-assassination-classroom-film-opens-at-no.7/.235636

Ao Kojima's Hon Nara Uru Hodo Manga Wins 19th Manga Taisho Awards

Tooru Seino's Danmitsu comes in 2nd

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-26/ao-kojima-hon-nara-uru-hodo-manga-wins-19th-manga-taisho-awards/.235705

Kill Blue Anime Streams 2nd Main Trailer

2nd key visual for April series also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-25/kill-blue-anime-streams-2nd-main-trailer/.235720

Firefly Wedding Anime's Teaser Unveils Main Cast, More Staff

Lynn, Kōki Uchiyama voice noble's daughter Satoko, assassin Shinpei in October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-25/firefly-wedding-anime-teaser-unveils-main-cast-more-staff/.235719

Ken Matsudaira's 'Matsuken Samba' Songs Get Short Net Anime

Actor/singer's signature songs inspire Matsuken Anime streaming on YouTube this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-25/ken-matsudaira-matsuken-samba-songs-get-short-net-anime/.235718

'Draw This, Then Die!' Anime's 2nd Teaser Reveals 4 More Cast Members

Noriko Hidaka, Atsumi Tanezaki, Yukana, Kikuko Inoue join cast of July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-24/draw-this-then-die-anime-2nd-teaser-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.235677

Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals 1st Footage, More Staff in Teaser

Series starring Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami debuts in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-24/victoria-of-many-faces-anime-reveals-1st-footage-more-staff-in-teaser/.235676

Machi Suehiro's Fake Fact Lips BL Manga Gets Live-Action Show

Kaito Hori, Yusuke Sato star as work rivals in TV series premiering on April 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-24/machi-suehiro-fake-fact-lips-bl-manga-gets-live-action-show/.235669

Uso Tantei Tomanto Anime Shorts Gets 'Updated' Version With Voices on TV

Takako Tanaka stars in TV version premiering on March 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-24/uso-tantei-tomanto-anime-shorts-gets-updated-version-with-voices-on-tv/.235665

Kakao Entertainment, Naver Webtoon Win Civil Lawsuit Against Major Piracy Site Agitoon

Court accepted both companies' claims of 1 billion won each

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-23/kakao-entertainment-naver-webtoon-win-civil-lawsuit-against-major-piracy-site-agitoon/.235623

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 Anime Announces 3 New Cast Members for Final Episode

Hiroki Tōchi, Nana Mizuki, Yukihiro Nozuyama join cast on March 26

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-23/jujutsu-kaisen-season-3-the-culling-game-part-1-anime-announces-3-new-cast-members-for-final-episode/.235606

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game Streams Trailer Teasing New Character

New character to launch in 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-22/under-night-in-birth-ii-sys-celes-fighting-game-streams-trailer-teasing-new-character/.235590

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime Features 'Bookmaking' in 3rd Special Video

2-part anime debuts on April 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-22/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-part-3-anime-features-bookmaking-in-3rd-special-video/.235587

'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!' TV Anime Casts Kōhei Amasaki

Amasaki voices romanceable lead Christopher in upcoming anime by EMT Squared

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-22/heroine-saint-no-im-an-all-works-maid-tv-anime-casts-kohei-amasaki/.235589

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Reveals March 26 Release Date for Blue Mary DLC Character

Game's Season Pass 2 includes 3 more upcoming DLC characters including Wolfgang Krauser

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-21/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-trailer-reveals-march-26-release-date-for-blue-mary-dlc-character/.235522

Itaewon Class Creator Gwangjin Launches Jangga Spin-Off Web Novel on Kakao

Jangga follows Jang's rise from extreme poverty and instability during the post-Korean War period

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-21/itaewon-class-creator-gwangjin-launches-jangga-spin-off-web-novel-on-kakao/.235513

Strike Witches Director Kazuhiro Takamura Unveils Original TV Anime Vertex Force in 2026

Takamura teases anime with "cute girls," "cool mecha"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-20/strike-witches-director-kazuhiro-takamura-unveils-original-tv-anime-vertex-force-in-2026/.235519

Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! Novels Get TV Anime

Reiji Kawashima, Hana Hishikawa star in J.C Staff anime next January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-20/magical-buffs-the-support-caster-is-stronger-than-he-realized-novels-get-tv-anime/.235517

2026 Doraemon Film Stays at #1, 2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film Opens at #3

Eiga Himitsu no AiPri Mankai Bazulium Live! debuts at #8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-20/2026-doraemon-film-stays-at-no.1-2nd-live-action-golden-kamuy-film-opens-at-no.3/.235362

Chiikawa Anime Film Streams New 60-Second Teaser

Teaser features new clips from film opening on July 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-19/chiikawa-anime-film-streams-new-60-second-teaser/.235483

Zetsubou-Sensei's Kōji Kumeta Injures Finger, Goes on Hiatus

Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine to run 1-shot prototypes for Shibuya Near Family in coming weeks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-19/zetsubou-sensei-koji-kumeta-injures-finger-goes-on-hiatus/.235474

Space Brothers Manga's Finale Slated After 3 More Chapters

46th & final volume ships on July 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-19/space-brothers-manga-finale-slated-after-3-more-chapters/.235475

Liar Game Reveals New Trailer, Theme Song Artists

Yorushika performs "Bubble" opening, Lucky Kilimanjaro performs "Asahi" ending for April 7 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-18/liar-game-reveals-new-trailer-theme-song-artists/.235438

Kyouko Hikawa's From Far Away Shōjo Manga Gets TV Anime This Year

Bleach's Noriyuki Abe directs anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-18/kyouko-hikawa-from-far-away-shojo-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-year/.235442

Voice Actor Yonehiko Kitagawa Dies at 94

Yonehiko died on March 5 due to pneumonia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-18/voice-actor-yonehiko-kitagawa-dies-at-94/.235432