Even the Student Council Has its Holes! TV Anime Reveals October 3 Debut in Main Promo Video

More staff, opening theme artist also announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-22/even-the-student-council-has-its-holes-tv-anime-reveals-october-3-debut-in-main-promo-video/.240834

Tokyopop Announces 7 New Manga Licenses Including Garagarapon

And Then, She Became Mina; SIX: Paths of Horror; more manga also licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-22/tokyopop-announces-7-new-manga-licenses-including-garagarapon/.240828

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Game Review

With new visuals, rerecorded voices and music, and an entirely new ending, does STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT have what it takes to be the definitive version of this iconic story?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc-nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-switch-playstation-5-xbox-series-x-s/steins-gate-re-boot/.240767

Matsurika Kanriden TV Anime Reveals Kana-Boon's Theme Song in Promo Video

Takeo Ōtsuka, Kōtarō Nishiyama, Shō Komura join cast for anime debuting in January 2027

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-21/matsurika-kanriden-tv-anime-reveals-kana-boon-theme-song-in-promo-video/.240797

Live-Action Happy Kanako's Killer Life Season 2 Reveals 3 New Cast Members

Hikaru Takahashi, Aoi Morikawa, Sayu Suzukawa join cast as Kanako's assassin colleagues

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-21/live-action-happy-kanako-killer-life-season-2-reveals-3-new-cast-members/.240775

Billy Bat, The Summer Hikaru Died, More Win 3rd American Manga Awards

cocoon, Mushishi, Madeleine Jose, Jan Mitsuko Cash, Wendy Chan also honored

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-08-21/billy-bat-the-summer-hikaru-died-more-win-3rd-american-manga-awards/.240791

CloverWorks' Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Reveals Trailer for 'A(E)liens' Segment

Film opens on November 6 in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-20/cloverworks-omnibus-anime-film-grotesqqque-reveals-trailer-for-aliens-segment/.240753

Necromancer Isekai Anime Reveals Key Visual, 2027 Debut

Yoshihiro Akase also joins staff as sound director

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-20/necromancer-isekai-anime-reveals-key-visual-2027-debut/.240749

One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1174

It’s hard not to cheer alongside the warriors of Elbaph as our two favorite giants deliver a double home run swing laser beam from the deck of their longship.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1174/.240708

Red River ‒ Episode 7

This really is the first time Yuri has truly come into her own.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/red-river/episode-7/.240697

The World Is Dancing ‒ Episode 8

Imagine witnessing a rival put on a show so incredible that it causes the doomed future of an entire artform to flash before your eyes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-world-is-dancing/episode-8/.240667

Though I Am an Inept Villainess ‒ Episode 6

I really want to see Reirin and Keigetsu realize that they’re on the same side.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/though-i-am-an-inept-villainess/episode-6/.240657

Iron Wok Jan! ‒ Episode 7

Kawahara has advanced techniques and knowledge that allow him to approach cooking from a more clinical perspective.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/iron-wok-jan/episode-7/.240670

Goodbye, Lara ‒ Episode 7

It looks like Luca is being punished for his past rejection of Lara.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/goodbye-lara/episode-7/.240655

Chainsmoker Cat ‒ Episode 7

Sometimes, "fine art" really means "watch a degenerate furry accidentally summon a Nicotine Demon and then send him crying back to the dark pits of hell with the power of her disgusting lifestyle and rancid farts."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/chainsmoker-cat/episode-7/.240593

Star Detective Precure! Anime Unveils New Ending Theme, Character Visuals (Contains Spoilers)

New visual also revealed for Eiga Meitantei Precure!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-17/star-detective-precure-anime-unveils-new-ending-theme-character-visuals/.240626

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Previews DLC Character Duck King

Duck King launches in Season 3 on August 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-17/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-trailer-previews-dlc-character-duck-king/.240632

Beauty and Monsters: A Chat with Anime Producer Ena Hamabe

Ena Hamabe helped bring to life stories like This Monster Wants to Eat Me and, most recently, I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day. We were able to dive deeper into Hamabe's process for considering projects, as well as her thoughts on the stories that move people.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2026/all-the-news-and-reviews-from-anime-expo/beauty-and-monsters-a-chat-with-anime-producer-ena-hamabe/.240243

Sendai Books Licenses Amazoness Kiss, Never Mind Come Together Manga in English

Ishitsuyo launched Amazon Kiss in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-15/sendai-books-licenses-amazoness-kiss-never-mind-come-together-manga-in-english/.240609

Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 Reveals September 30 Early Streaming Debut, Theme Songs in Trailer

Itsuki Fujioka to launch manga spinoff Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita My Dish on September 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-16/reincarnated-as-a-sword-season-2-reveals-september-30-early-streaming-debut-theme-songs-in-trailer/.240622

Skip & Loafer Anime's 2nd Season Reveals April 2027 Debut in Teaser Video

Takatsugu Wakabayashi returns to compose music with new composer Michiru

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-16/skip-and-loafer-anime-2nd-season-reveals-april-2027-debut-in-teaser-video/.240621

Plott' Announces Rakuraku Hanten Short Anime for September

Mafia battle series to stream on YouTube

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-15/plott-announces-rakuraku-hanten-short-anime-for-september/.240605

Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season's 2nd Part Previewed in Teaser

2nd part of season will premiere in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-15/ace-of-diamond-act-ii-second-season-2nd-part-previewed-in-teaser/.240598

Link! Like! Love Live! Game Developer Odd Number Files for Bankruptcy

Operating costs for game led to company being 10.32 billion yen in debt

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-14/link-like-love-live-game-developer-odd-number-files-for-bankruptcy/.240564

Shigeru Mizuki's 'White Flag' WW2 Manga Gets Anime Special on Sunday

Anime airs as part of NHK Special documentary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-14/shigeru-mizuki-white-flag-ww2-manga-gets-anime-special-on-sunday/.240574

The Villager of Level 999 Anime Casts Yōji Ueda, Tetsu Inada

Ueda voices Militaria Remote, Inada voices Dark Dragon in show's 8th episode next week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-14/the-villager-of-level-999-anime-casts-yoji-ueda-tetsu-inada/.240568

One Piece Manga Tops Oricon's Monthly Comic Ranking for July 2026

One Piece volume 115 sold over 1 million copies, Hunter X Hunter volume 39 ranks 2nd

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-13/one-piece-manga-tops-oricon-monthly-comic-ranking-for-july-2026/.240416

From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime Casts Sora Amamiya

Amamiya plays Anastasia's older sister Tatiana in next week's episode

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-13/from-overshadowed-to-overpowered-anime-casts-sora-amamiya/.240535

Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior Under the Rising Sun TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Main Cast, Staff, April 2027 Debut

Gen Sato, Kenichirō Matsuda, Kenyū Horiuchi star in Fugaku anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-13/tenkaichi-the-greatest-warrior-under-the-rising-sun-tv-anime-reveals-teaser-video-main-cast-staff-/.240548

Houston Man Charged For Terroristic Threat Over Anime

Man allegedly left threatening voicemail to Governor's Office to "unlock my f—ing anime"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-13/houston-man-charged-for-terroristic-threat-over-anime/.240532

Truly Outrageous: MARRIAGETOXIN Director Motonobu Hori and Bones Film Producer Tatsuya Saitō

"Part of the manga's appeal is that there are moments where you're not entirely sure what's happening between one panel and the next."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2026/all-the-news-and-reviews-from-anime-expo/truly-outrageous-marriagetoxin-director-motonobu-hori-and-bones-film-producer-tatsuya-saito/.240241

Vermeil in Gold Manga Artist Yōko Umezu Dies

Umezu died on July 7 due to ischemic stroke

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-12/vermeil-in-gold-manga-artist-yoko-umezu-dies/.240507

Phantom: Phantom of Inferno Game Slated for Steam on September 4

Game originally debuted in 2000

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-11/phantom-phantom-of-inferno-game-slated-for-steam-on-september-4/.240462

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game's Xbox Series X|S Release Delayed to October 29

Xbox Series X|S release date now matches release date of other console versions in the West

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-11/steins-gate-re-boot-game-xbox-series-x-s-release-delayed-to-october-29/.240470

Live-Action Blue Lock Film Confirms 3 More Cast Members

Boy band Fantastics member Yusei Yagi, actors Keisuke Watanabe, Omi Natsuki co-star in film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-10/live-action-blue-lock-film-confirms-3-more-cast-members/.240440

Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi Manga Returns From Hiatus

Manga went on hiatus in January 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-10/cat-companions-maruru-and-hachi-manga-returns-from-hiatus/.240415

Manga Up! Global App Adds Majisawa's How to Feed a Delinquent Boy Manga

Manga launched in Square Enix's Big Gangan in July 2024

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-09/manga-up-global-app-adds-majisawa-how-to-feed-a-delinquent-boy-manga/.240393

Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester Anime Series Review

Of all the arcs so far in Classroom of the Elite, this one is the first to feel like Ayanokoji is in any real danger.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/classroom-of-the-elite-4th-season/second-year-first-semester-anime-series/.240135

Villains Are Destined to Die Webtoon Ends, Gets TV Anime

Writer Gwon Gyeoeul, artist SUOL's series centers on otome game's villainess trying to avoid death ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-09/villains-are-destined-to-die-webtoon-ends-gets-tv-anime/.240411

Star Detective Precure! Film's New Video Reveals Cast for Guest Characters

Akari Kitō, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kōki Uchiyama join cast of film opening on September 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-09/star-detective-precure-film-new-video-reveals-cast-for-guest-characters/.240410

Even the Student Council Has its Holes! Anime Casts Yumi Uchiyama

Uchiyama voices homeroom teacher Satomi Hiratsuka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-08/even-the-student-council-has-its-holes-anime-casts-yumi-uchiyama/.240400

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You ‒ Episode 5

In an age where loud voices are quick to equate “age gap relationship” to “bad and exploitative,” I appreciate a more holistic and thoughtful depiction of this kind of relationship and the joy it can bring the people in it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you/episode-5/.240395

Draw This, Then Die! ‒ Episode 6

It's finally Comitia time, and with that comes one specific disappointment.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/draw-this-then-die/episode-6/.240386

The Elusive Samurai Season 2 ‒ Episode 4

This is an iron-clad rule that applies to literally all stories told across every medium humanity has yet conceived: Everything is better when you add a bunch of goofy puppets.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-elusive-samurai-season-2/episode-4/.240384

Summer 2026 Manga Guide After Dark (18+)

Welcome to the steamy side of ANN's Spring Manga Guide.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/seasonal/2026/summer/manga-guide-after-dark/.236924

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 27-August 2

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3, The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch make list

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-07/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-july-27-august-2/.240366

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 27-August 2

Nippon Ichi's Village in the Shade Switch 2 version debuts at #3, Switch Version at #7, PS5 version at #11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-07/japan-video-game-rankings-july-27-august-2/.240365

Live-Action 'Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun' BL Series' Trailer Previews Ending Song

Chihiro performs ending theme song "Honeyy" for August 13 show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-07/live-action-chotto-mato-yo-harutora-kun-bl-series-trailer-previews-ending-song/.240363

Shueisha Launches Manga Million Digital Platform Worldwide With Titles in 100+ Languages

Application has over 1 million pages of translated manga from 400 titles including ONE PIECE, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom, Oshi No Ko, Nana, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-06/shueisha-launches-manga-million-digital-platform-worldwide-with-titles-in-100-languages/.240223

Clevatess Season 2 ‒ Episode 5

She already managed to figure out the perks of being an undead abomination; you can bet that our heroine will find out how to make the most of being a cute little rat monster with a giant tail.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/clevatess-season-2/episode-5/.240094

From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members

Shinichirō Kamio, Rina Kawaguchi, Hiroki Takahashi join anime's cast in episode 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-06/from-overshadowed-to-overpowered-anime-reveals-3-new-cast-members/.240343

Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine's Print Circulation Falls Below 1 Million Copies for 1st Time

Japan Magazine Publishers Association: No more magazines in Japan above 1 million in circulation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-06/weekly-shonen-jump-magazine-print-circulation-falls-below-1-million-copies-for-1st-time/.240321

Shōzen TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals April 2027 Debut

Rina Kawaguchi, Hiroshi Kamiya, more star in adaptation of Jiang Jia Meizi's Chinese manhua Shang Shan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-05/shozen-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-april-2027-debut/.240297

Koma-Dori Mofmof Parade Stop-Motion Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, January 2027 Debut

Kenshō Ono, KENN, Sōma Saitō, Yūya Hirose, more star in dwarf studios anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-05/koma-dori-mofmof-parade-stop-motion-anime-unveils-cast-staff-january-2027-debut/.240295

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi Anime Series Review

The Ninth Jedi is one of those anime I enjoyed watching in the moment and have become more enraptured with the more I think about.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/star-wars/visions-presents-the-ninth-jedi-anime-series/.240134

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 18

It’s rare to see Clara have a serious moment, albeit for a Clara-value of “serious.”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4/episode-18/.240228

Mii-chan and Miss Yamada Staff Issue Statement After Backlash to Anime News

Critics assert anime will alienate those with intellectual, developmental disabilities

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-08-04/mii-chan-and-miss-yamada-staff-issue-statement-after-backlash-to-anime-news/.240050

Kami Nishio's 'Still You' from Young Magazine US Starts Serialization on August 24

Original 1-shot debuted in special Young Magazine US English issue

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-03/kami-nishio-still-you-from-young-magazine-us-starts-serialization-on-august-24/.240204

Heaven Burns Red Game's Main Story Heads to Final Chapter

Game's main story to end with final chapter, but staff plan to continue game afterward

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-03/heaven-burns-red-game-main-story-heads-to-final-chapter/.240212

Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai Anime Shorts Get 4th Season on August 7

Previous 3rd season ran from August-December 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-03/fate-grand-order-fujimaru-ritsuka-wa-wakaranai-anime-shorts-get-4th-season-on-august-7/.240194

Dark Gathering Manga Takes 1-Month Break

Manga returns in September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-02/dark-gathering-manga-takes-1-month-break/.240189

Even the Student Council Has its Holes! Anime Casts Shizuka Ishigami

Ishigami voices Arisu Terui in anime debuting in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-02/even-the-student-council-has-its-holes-anime-casts-shizuka-ishigami/.240171

Crunchyroll to Stream Eleceed, FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things, More Anime; English Dub for Sound! Euphonium

Service to stream Shangri-La Frontier season 3, The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II, The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-02/crunchyroll-to-stream-eleceed-fx-fighter-kurumi-chan-uncle-obsession-with-cute-things-more-anime-/.240182

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 20-26

The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, Elusive Samurai make list

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-01/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-july-20-26/.240147

FX Fighter Kurumi-chan TV Anime Reveals October Debut, More Cast

Key visual, ending theme also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-08-01/fx-fighter-kurumi-chan-tv-anime-reveals-october-debut-more-cast/.240170

Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 20-26

Splatoon Raiders debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-07-31/japan-video-game-rankings-july-20-26/.240143