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