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