Honey Parade Games Reveals Title, Video of New Senran Kagura Smartphone, PC Game

Shinobi Nexus: Senran Kagura to launch this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-01/honey-parade-games-reveals-title-video-of-new-senran-kagura-smartphone-pc-game/.240169

Rafal Jaki, Machine Gamu Launch Brain Alive Manga With Planned English Release This Fall

Manga from Cyberpunk Edgerunners creator centers on father who enters son's dreams to fight Slavic beasts, Japanese yokai to save him

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-31/rafal-jaki-machine-gamu-launch-brain-alive-manga-with-planned-english-release-this-fall/.240146

The Lonely Snow Widow and the Cursed Ring TV Anime Reveals October Debut, OceanVeil Streaming, Cast, Staff

Harumichi Shido, Rikka Kitami, Sara Ayumi star in romantic comedy series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-31/the-lonely-snow-widow-and-the-cursed-ring-tv-anime-reveals-october-debut-oceanveil-streaming-cast-/.240140

Cagaster's Kachō Hashimoto Launches New Manga in September

Hashimoto announced Shinikake Shōjo to Kumo Ōji manga a year ago

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-31/cagaster-kacho-hashimoto-launches-new-manga-in-september/.240130

After God Manga Enters Last Arc

Manga went on hiatus earlier this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-30/after-god-manga-enters-last-arc/.240131

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members

Akira Ishida, Inori Minase, Shōya Chiba join anime's cast from 6th episode on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-30/jaadugar-a-witch-in-mongolia-anime-reveals-3-new-cast-members/.240113

Exstetra RPG's HD Remaster Launches on Switch, Switch 2, PS5 on September 3

Game launched on Steam on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-30/exstetra-rpg-hd-remaster-launches-on-switch-switch-2-ps5-on-september-3/.240110

Chiikawa Anime Film Opens at #1, 5th Live-Action Kingdom Film Drops to #3

The Kamen Rider Zeztz & Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity W Hero Natsu Eiga 2026 film opens at #5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-30/chiikawa-anime-film-opens-at-no.1-5th-live-action-kingdom-film-drops-to-no.3/.240044

Though I Am an Inept Villainess ‒ Episodes 1-3

Reirin is such a Disney princess; she’d make Cinderella blush at her own pessimism.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/though-i-am-an-inept-villainess/episodes-1-3/.240064

Blue Reflection Quartet Game Review

Both upgraded versions of Blue Reflection and Blue Reflection: Second Light themselves are worth getting Blue Reflection Quartet for.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/playstation-5/blue-reflection-quartet/.240042

Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Anime Confirms TV Format

TO Books announced on Thursday the television format for the anime adaptation of Tōko Amekawa's Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim (Akutō Ikka no Manamusume,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2026-07-29/reincarnated-in-a-mafia-dating-sim-anime-confirms-tv-format/.240068

Iron Wok Jan! ‒ Episode 4

Akiyama Jan is a culinary mastermind, ten steps ahead and three char-broiled layers deep in his planning.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/iron-wok-jan/episode-4/.240030

Goodbye, Lara ‒ Episode 4

When Himeka sees Ouji with another girl, she knows the pain of Andersen’s mermaid dancing at her love’s wedding. When Lara observes it, she relives the moment when her prince rejected her for being different, for being a mermaid rather than a human.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/goodbye-lara/episode-4/.240017

Laid-Back Camp, mono Manga Go on Hiatus Due to Creator's Health

Manga creator Afro's health worsened due to stress of serializing 2 manga simultaneously

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-28/laid-back-camp-mono-manga-go-on-hiatus-due-to-creator-health/.240028

Immersive Musical Show to Tell Story Set 5 Years After Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film

Animmersive Live: Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime to run from October 20 to November 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-28/immersive-musical-show-to-tell-story-set-5-years-after-mamoru-hosoda-belle-film/.240038

Netflix Streams Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames on August 27

Film opened in Japan on February 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-27/netflix-streams-gintama-the-movie-2026-yoshiwara-in-flames-on-august-27/.240006

New Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! ~Kono Ai Subeki Machi ni Hanei o!~ Game Streams Teaser Trailer

New game supervised by original light novel author Natsume Akatsuki slated for release on mobile, PC this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-27/new-kono-subarashii-sekai-ni-shukufuku-o-~kono-ai-subeki-machi-ni-hanei-o-~-game-streams-teaser-/.239989

Marvel Partners With Kadokawa for Upcoming Manga Projects

tokitokoro draws manga about Spider-Man, Ryūsei Yamada draws manga about Spider-Gwen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-26/marvel-partners-with-kadokawa-for-upcoming-manga-projects/.239968

KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 4 Anime Reveals Staff, 2027 Debut

Manabu Kurihara directs anime at new studio ENGI with Takaomi Kanasaki returning as chief director

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-26/konosuba-god-blessing-on-this-wonderful-world-4-anime-reveals-staff-2027-debut/.239976

The Elusive Samurai Season 2 ‒ Episode 2

That right there is the last known lithograph of a kid who just got fatally struck by the ten-ton semi-truck of puberty.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-elusive-samurai-season-2/episode-2/.239949

New Galaxy Express 999 Theatrical Anime Announced With Story by Rintarō

Rintarō previously directed 1979 Galaxy Express 999 film, other works in franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-25/new-galaxy-express-999-theatrical-anime-announced-with-story-by-rintaro/.239959

Anime Limited Licenses Banana Fish Anime

Company plans to release anime on Blu-ray in U.S., U.K., France in early 2027

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-25/anime-limited-licenses-banana-fish-anime/.239955

Shintaro Kago's 'Blood Harvest' Short Story Manga Wins Eisner Award

Akira manga wins award for Best Archival/Collection Project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-25/shintaro-kago-blood-harvest-short-story-manga-wins-eisner-award/.239953

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You ‒ Episodes 1-3

While there are plenty of high profile and more impressive anime coming out this season, Supermarket Smoking is the one I most enjoy cracking open a cold one and vibing out to, and am excited for these hangouts to continue as the summer goes on.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you/episodes-1-3/.239938

Vertex Force Original Anime Reveals October 3 Debut, Main Cast in Promo Video

Original series stars Makoto Koichi, Kaede Hondo, others

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-24/vertex-force-original-anime-reveals-october-3-debut-main-cast-in-promo-video/.239935

5th Live-Action Kingdom Film Opens at #1, 'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' Anime Film at #5

Live-action The Samurai and the Prisoner at #9, Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi at #10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-24/5th-live-action-kingdom-film-opens-at-no.1-you-fireworks-and-our-promise-anime-film-at-no.5/.239927

Clevatess Season 2 ‒ Episodes 1-3

If our trusty heroine is going to play the role of gumshoe and solve Drel's mystery, she will have to rely on her wits, her guile, and her deep wellspring of…er, charm? Sure, let's call it “charm.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/clevatess-season-2/episodes-1-3/.239881

Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up Manga Gets TV Anime

Yūto Uemura, Tomori Kusunoki star in anime at Passione, Hayabusa Film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-23/kusunoki-flunking-her-high-school-glow-up-manga-gets-tv-anime/.239900

Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Unmei Seisen-hen Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Song, November 7 TV Debut

Kis-My-Ft2 performs "Escape" theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-23/cardfight-vanguard-divinez-unmei-seisen-hen-anime-promo-video-reveals-theme-song-november-7-tv-debut/.239887

Red River ‒ Episodes 1-3

If you’re not into following the manga’s pacing quite so faithfully, it could be a lot to sit through, especially since the art and animation are not, shall we say, visual treats.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/red-river/episodes-1-3/.239843

Iron Wok Jan! ‒ Episodes 1-3

I am - ahem - hungry for more.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/iron-wok-jan/episodes-1-3/.239849

So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists

Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, Yukari Tamura join cast of October series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-22/so-what-wrong-with-getting-reborn-as-a-goblin-anime-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists/.239833

Akiko Higashimura's Live-Action Vacance no Hōsoku Series Reveals Main Trailer, Opening Song

Girl Group ILLIT performs opening song "I Got Your Back" for July 27 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-21/akiko-higashimura-live-action-vacance-no-hosoku-series-reveals-main-trailer-opening-song/.239825

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Casts Chō

Chō plays divine chicken Gerberga who debuted in episode 3 on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-21/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-casts-cho/.239814

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 16

Not just anyone can be Opera.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4/episode-16/.239752

Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Finale TV Anime Revealed for 2027

Visual, staff, cast revealed for final work in anime franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-19/fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-finale-tv-anime-revealed-for-2027/.239754

Ghost Mikawa's Mercenary Sisters Novel Gets Manga Adaptation

Ka Sakana launches manga adaptation on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-19/ghost-mikawa-mercenary-sisters-novel-gets-manga-adaptation/.239769

Crunchyroll Reveals English Dub Casts for New Seasons of Mushoku Tensei, 100 Girlfriends, You and I Are Polar Opposites

English dubs for all 3 series debut on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-19/crunchyroll-reveals-english-dub-casts-for-new-seasons-of-mushoku-tensei-100-girlfriends-you-and-i-/.239751

KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE ‒ Episodes 1-3

In between the romantic pratfalls, Kaiju Girl Caramelise uses monstrosity as a metaphor that manages to both cut wide and cut deep.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaiju-girl-caramelise/episodes-1-3/.239743

Tune in to the Midnight Heart Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, 2027 Debut

Ami Koshimizu, Kaede Hondo join cast as Arisu's sisters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-18/tune-in-to-the-midnight-heart-anime-2nd-season-reveals-more-cast-2027-debut/.239746

Final Fantasy XIV Game's Mobile Version to End Service in China on September 30

Game's planned global version also seemingly canceled as Square Enix, Tencent terminate licensing agreement

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-18/final-fantasy-xiv-game-mobile-version-to-end-service-in-china-on-september-30/.239748

Manga Plus Adds Tabireco's Baby Road Trippers Manga

Manga launched in August 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-17/manga-plus-adds-tabireco-baby-road-trippers-manga/.239713

I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime's Teaser Video Reveals More Staff

Anime premieres in October, with HIDIVE streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-17/im-dating-a-dark-summoner-anime-teaser-video-reveals-more-staff/.239715

MediaOCD Adds Kiss×sis, Monster Rancher, Sonic X Anime, More Titles to Discotek Deep Dives Project

Also: Mazinger Z, Marmalade Boy, Ultimate Muscle, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-16/mediaocd-adds-kiss-sis-monster-rancher-sonic-x-anime-more-titles-to-discotek-deep-dives-project/.239656

Live-Action The Samurai and the Prisoner Film Drops to #5, SHIBOYUGI: Cloudy Beach Debuts at #11 in Japan

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie rejoins list at #9, 29th Detective Conan film at #10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-16/live-action-the-samurai-and-the-prisoner-film-drops-to-no.5-shiboyugi-cloudy-beach-debuts-at-no.11-/.239560

AnimeJapan 2027 Takes Place on March 26-28, With 1 Business Day and Public Day Overlapping

Event at Intex Osaka will also hold 1st business day before public days for 1st time since 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-16/animejapan-2027-takes-place-on-march-26-28-with-1-business-day-and-public-day-overlapping/.239682

One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1169

Probably 25% of the episode’s runtime is Nami making an absurd face at the nonsense her captain and others are getting up to, but that’s not a bad thing.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1169/.239607

Mercedes and the Waning Moon Anime Reveals TV Format, 1st Promo Video, Cast & Staff Members, January 2027 Debut

Anna Nagase stars as titular Mercedes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-15/mercedes-and-the-waning-moon-anime-reveals-tv-format-1st-promo-video-cast-and-staff-members-january-/.239587

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episodes 14-15

Much as I enjoy longer story arcs, these two episodes are important. They give the characters time to breathe, but also to showcase their growth and development.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4/episodes-14-15/.239561

From Far Away TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast & Staff Members, October 4 Debut

Tomoyo Kurosawa, Kentarō Kumagai, Yūichirō Umehara, Eiji Takeuchi star in Studio Deen anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-14/from-far-away-tv-anime-teaser-video-reveals-main-cast-and-staff-members-october-4-debut/.239580

ippatu's Tsugumi Project Manga Gets TV Anime

Postapocalyptic action manga serialized in Japan from 2021-2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-14/ippatu-tsugumi-project-manga-gets-tv-anime/.239577

Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2027

J.C. Staff animates romantic comedy series about daughter of yakuza boss, her caretaker

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-13/umihoshi-nanai-kizuguchi-to-hotai-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-january-2027/.239555

Kōji Miura's Blue Box Manga Ends

Series that debuted in 2021 has 10 million copies in circulation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-13/koji-miura-blue-box-manga-ends/.239547

Girls Band Bandwidth: How BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA's Use of Streamers and Social Media Brings Its Story Into the Future

The internet is cornerstone of the modern entertainment complex. Creators wanting to get their work out cannot merely be adept in their craft—they must also be able to navigate the multiplicitous lanes and uncertain signage of the information superhighway. So it must go as well for the girls bands in the BanG Dream! franchise, with this season's YUME∞MITA being heavily based in that space.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2026-07-12/girls-band-bandwidth-how-bang-dream-yume-mita-use-of-streamers-and-social-media-brings-its-story-/.239495

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Game Review

A competent and extremely promising first outing, Millennium Tales doesn't overstay its welcome, is a bit too chatty, feels great to play, but it needs just the tiniest kick in the pants.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/nintendo-switch-2/the-adventures-of-elliot/the-millennium-tales/.239170

Kiki's Delivery Service Illustrator Akiko Hayashi Dies at 81

Hayashi illustrated many children's books including Miki's First Errand, There's a Hippo in My Bath!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-11/kiki-delivery-service-illustrator-akiko-hayashi-dies-at-81/.239527

AIC Wins Legal Battle to Return as Shareholder of AIC Rights

Lawsuit began in 2021, was appealed 2 times

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-06/aic-wins-legal-battle-to-return-as-shareholder-of-aic-rights/.239366

Icheon City Government Launches AI-Generated Webtoon Contest

Submissions are open until August 14 in 3 divisions: elementary school, middle & high school, general

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-11/icheon-city-government-launches-ai-generated-webtoon-contest/.239518

Anime Expo Sets New Record of 422,000 Turnstile Attendees

Next year's event to be held on July 2-5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-11/anime-expo-sets-new-record-of-422000-turnstile-attendees/.239520

Crunchyroll Reveals Cast, Staff for Same-Day English Dub of Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime

Kelly Greenshield, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura star in dub debuting on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-11/crunchyroll-reveals-cast-staff-for-same-day-english-dub-of-hanaori-san-still-wants-to-fight-in-the-/.239521

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime's 2nd Part Debuts in October

2nd part also previewed in promo video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-10/chitose-is-in-the-ramune-bottle-anime-2nd-part-debuts-in-october/.239494

Crunchyroll Streams Same-Day English Dub for 'Goodbye, Lara' Anime

Brianna Knickerbocker, Anairis Quiñones, more star in dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-10/crunchyroll-streams-same-day-english-dub-for-goodbye-lara-anime/.239344

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Manga Tops Oricon's Monthly Comic Ranking for June 2026

Chainsaw Man manga's final volume ranks 2nd, Dandadan ranks 3rd

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-09/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-manga-tops-oricon-monthly-comic-ranking-for-june-2026/.239351

Live-Action Koi o Suru Nara Nidome ga Jōtō Series Gets 2nd Season

Makoto Hasegawa, Robin Furuya reprise roles in 2nd season debuting in September 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-09/live-action-koi-o-suru-nara-nidome-ga-joto-series-gets-2nd-season/.239408

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime's 'Mongolia Arc' Video Reveals More Cast

Misaki Kuno, Ayaka Asai, Mayumi Shintani join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-08/jaadugar-a-witch-in-mongolia-anime-mongolia-arc-video-reveals-more-cast/.239422

An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess Anime Series Review

It’s the really fun dynamic between the central trio that keeps the show bounding along so entertainingly.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/an-observation-log-of-my-fiancee-who-calls-herself-a-villainess-anime-series/.238750

Jun Wakatsuki's Promise Me the Spotlight Manga Gets TV Anime

Manga, about diehard fan's goal to make his favorite idol the center of her group, launched in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-08/jun-wakatsuki-promise-me-the-spotlight-manga-gets-tv-anime/.239418

Red River Anime Casts Minami Takayama, Kazuhiko Inoue as Yuri's Parents

Takayama, Inoue previously played main pair Yuri, Kail in drama CD for manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-08/red-river-anime-casts-minami-takayama-kazuhiko-inoue-as-yuri-parents/.239413

Looking For Anime Merch? Get It All In One Place!

Official licensed goods used to be scattered across dozens of stores and buried among bootlegs and knockoffs. But this one shop brings it all together.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2026-06-29/looking-for-anime-merch-get-it-all-in-one-place/.239108

Witch on the Holy Night Anime Film Announces November 20 Premiere

Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Hanazawa, Yūsuke Kobayashi star in film based on Type-Moon's visual novel PC game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-07/witch-on-the-holy-night-anime-film-announces-november-20-premiere/.239361

The Demons Are Planning Something Good Anime Reveals Cast, More Staff, 2027 TV Debut

Junichi Suwabe, Wakana Kuramochi, Haruka Shiraishi star in fantasy comedy manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-07/the-demons-are-planning-something-good-anime-reveals-cast-more-staff-2027-tv-debut/.239371

Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA ‒ Episodes 11-12

Awajima does not exist. But similar schools, similar students, and similar stories exist in Japan and abroad, and their truths can resonate with Shimura's fiction. I know mine has.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hundred-scenes-of-awajima/episodes-11-12/.239331

My Girlfriend's Friend TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, More Staff Members

Anime debuts in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-06/my-girlfriend-friend-tv-anime-reveals-teaser-video-more-staff-members/.239359

Shinya Komi's Sora o Matotte Manga Ends on July 15

Komi launched manga in May 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-06/shinya-komi-sora-o-matotte-manga-ends-on-july-15/.239348

Mononoke Franchise Reveals New Project Featuring New Medicine Seller

Mononoke stage plays' star Hirofumi Araki voices new Medicine Seller "Ken no Tsurugi"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-05/mononoke-franchise-reveals-new-project-featuring-new-medicine-seller/.239324

Reborn as a Space Mercenary Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

FLOW performs opening song "Unstoppable," Asterism performs ending song "My Way"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-05/reborn-as-a-space-mercenary-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists/.239315

Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st season premiered in April 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-04/chillin-in-another-world-with-level-2-super-cheat-powers-anime-gets-2nd-season/.239287

Manga Licensing Is An Exercise In Empathy

"99.99% of the people working in the manga field are doing it because [they] love it. There’s a certain gentle madness you need to have."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2026/all-the-news-and-reviews-from-anime-expo/manga-licensing-is-an-exercise-in-empathy/.239269

Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October Debut

Sōhei Horikane, Ikumi Hasegawa play 2 main cast members

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-04/full-clearing-another-world-under-a-goddess-with-zero-believers-anime-reveals-cast-staff-october-/.239280

Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond Short Animated Film Revealed in Sneak Peek Video

Short film celebrates 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-04/sonic-the-hedgehog-memories-and-beyond-short-animated-film-revealed-in-sneak-peek-video/.239283

Anime Expo 2026: The Traveling Maestro Yoko Kanno

"Whether it's anime or any other kind of work, I want to create pieces that touch the lives of the people who listen to them."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2026/all-the-news-and-reviews-from-anime-expo/anime-expo-the-traveling-maestro-yoko-kanno/.239000

Writer Damu Amato, Illustrator Shirabii's Heir to a Monstermancer Novel Series Gets TV Anime

Manaka Iwami, Chiaki Kobayashi, Akio Ōtsuka star in project No.9 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-03/writer-damu-amato-illustrator-shirabii-heir-to-a-monstermancer-novel-series-gets-tv-anime/.239218

Skeleton Knight in Another World Anime Season 2 Reveals Cast for Same-Day English Dub

English dub premieres on July 4 along with 2nd season's debut

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-03/skeleton-knight-in-another-world-anime-season-2-reveals-cast-for-same-day-english-dub/.239247

Mebius Dust Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members

Kanon Amane, Kensho Uesugi, Shōta Hayama, Kō Bonkobara, Genta Nakamura join cast of July 9 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-02/mebius-dust-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.239209

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Moves Release Date Forward to September 4

Game was previously set to debut on September 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-02/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-game-moves-release-date-forward-to-september-4/.239213

Madhouse Reveals 'ghost' Original Anime Film's Teaser, Full Title, February 11, 2027 Debut

ghost – end of night film also reveals song artists hitsujibungaku, manga adaptation launching on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-01/madhouse-reveals-ghost-original-anime-film-teaser-full-title-february-11-2027-debut/.239177

Hidenori Yamaji's Soara and the House of Monsters Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027

Ikumi Hasegawa, Ayumu Murase star in FelixFilm anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-01/hidenori-yamaji-soara-and-the-house-of-monsters-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2027/.239175

Saga of Tanya the Evil II Anime's 2nd Trailer Previews Theme Songs, Reveals New Cast Member

Eiji Hanawa joins cast of July 8 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-01/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-ii-anime-2nd-trailer-previews-theme-songs-reveals-new-cast-member/.239174