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