Author: AnimeNEET

Tokyo, Japan – Renowned voice actors Maaya Uchida, Natsuki Hanae, and Jun Fukuyama have been announced as new additions to the cast of the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Kujira Tokiwa’s fantasy light novel series, The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai). The trio will take on supporting roles in the series, which is set to premiere on January 8, 2026. The official announcement details Maaya Uchida as Cecilia Adelweiss, Natsuki Hanae as Enrique Adelweiss, and Jun Fukuyama as Dominic Harmsworth. Their involvement further enhances the anticipation for the anime, which already features a prominent cast including Kana Ichinose…

The popular light novel series, “Haibara’s Teenage New Game+” (Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game), is officially set to receive an anime adaptation. The announcement has generated excitement among fans of the series, which follows a college senior who gets a second chance to relive his high school years and rectify past regrets. While the anime adaptation is confirmed, specific details regarding its TV format, main cast, and a precise April 2026 debut have not yet been publicly revealed by the production committee. The news of the anime adaptation coincided with the release of Volume 9 of the light novel…

The collaborative browser game Kami and Miko (Kami to Miko), a joint effort by Real Escape Game producer SCRAP, Shueisha Games, and Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Oshi no Ko creator Aka Akasaka, is set to receive a one-shot manga adaptation. The manga, drawn by Rei Narahashi, will debut with a color opening page in the next issue of Shueisha’s Young Jump magazine on December 4. Diving into the World of Kami and Miko The Kami and Miko browser game, officially unveiled by SCRAP and Shueisha Games, plunges players into a “world creation puzzle-solving” adventure. In this unique experience, players…

Shogakukan announced on Friday that Hinasho’s manga series SHION will be adapted into a net anime, scheduled to debut on YouTube. The dedicated YouTube channel is slated to launch fully on December 1, featuring the first installment of the anime. The Rise of SHION to Web Anime The new net anime adaptation marks a significant step for Hinasho’s burgeoning manga. An “original net animation” (ONA), or web anime, refers to animation content released directly onto the internet, a format that has gained increasing prominence with the growth of streaming platforms. While ONAs were historically shorter, many full-length series are now…

The upcoming anime adaptation of Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess has unveiled new visuals, offering fans a glimpse at its lead characters, Bertia and Cecil, and confirming their respective voice actors. The romantic fantasy series is slated to premiere in 2026. A First Look at Bertia and Cecil Recent updates from the anime’s official channels have highlighted the core duo of the series. Bertia, the self-proclaimed villainess, and Prince Cecil, her astute fiancé, are at the heart of the story. The visuals showcase their designs, staying true to the aesthetic established in the original…

TOKYO – The beloved romantic comedy anime franchise “Please Teacher!” (Onegai☆Teacher) has officially launched a crowdfunding campaign on the Motion Gallery website to fund a new animation video project. The initiative, spearheaded by production company Genco, Inc., aims to raise 25 million yen (approximately US$160,000) for what is described as a “reboot” of the popular “Onegai” series. The campaign began on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and is set to conclude on March 28, 2026. A Return to Lake Kizaki The new animation video is slated to begin production in December 2025, with an anticipated completion timeframe around April or May…

Manga creator Akari Otokawa has announced that her “Cat-Life Balance” (also known by its Japanese title, Kurone-san wa Nyaa to Nakanai) manga will conclude with its 15th chapter, set for release by Kodansha on December 18. The announcement was made by Otokawa on November 20 via her official X (formerly Twitter) account. The End of an Unlikely Office Romance and Feline Friendship The forthcoming 15th chapter will bring to a close the heartwarming office romance and slice-of-life story that has captivated readers since its launch in July 2024. The manga, published in Kodansha’s Morning two online magazine and on the…

The Tengen Hero Wars (Tengen Eiyū Taisen) manga, written by Yasu Hiromoto and illustrated by Kubaru Sakanoichi, is set to conclude with its 10th compiled volume, as announced in the ninth volume released on November 20. The final volume is slated for release on March 19, 2026. The Journey of Tengen Hero Wars Tengen Hero Wars began its serialization in Coamix’s Monthly Comic Zenon magazine in October 2021. The series quickly garnered attention for its unique premise, which transports a history-obsessed high school student named Oda Nobunaga and his sister to a mysterious new world. In this parallel realm, legendary…

Manga enthusiasts eager for Yūgo Kobayashi’s next major series will need to exercise a bit more patience, as the launch of his new manga has been delayed from its originally planned spring 2026 debut. However, fans of his popular soccer series Aoashi have a silver lining to anticipate, with the Aoashi Brotherfoot spinoff manga scheduled to resume serialization in April 2026. The announcements came via the official X/Twitter account for Kobayashi’s Aoashi manga on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Kobayashi indicated that his “completely new series for Weekly Spirits will take a little more time,” deferring its launch beyond the initial…

Manga creator Uru Okabe has brought the first part of their Yajin (Night Person) manga to a close with the release of its 25th chapter, marking the series’ first new installment in seven years. The chapter, published on Shogakukan’s Manga ONE app, was accompanied by a personal note from Okabe, apologizing for the hiatus and the abrupt nature of the conclusion. A Long-Awaited Return and a Difficult Farewell The 25th chapter of Yajin was released on Saturday, ending a significant hiatus that began in December 2018. This long-awaited return also served as the conclusion to the manga’s initial storyline, with…

Orange Inc.’s digital manga e-bookstore service, emaqi, has announced the addition of five new manga series to its growing digital library for November 2025. The newly licensed titles include “The Fake Marriage of a Noblewoman: A Second Life With a Military General and Cuddly Celestial Beasts,” “Present for Me: A Masakazu Ishiguro Collection,” “Saya Saya to,” “Fumino’s Stationery Life,” and “Lady Demirka Is A Tough Villainess: The mentally invincible princess crushes the prince’s request to break off an engagement!”. This expansion follows an earlier launch of seven other series this month, further broadening emaqi’s diverse offerings for manga enthusiasts. A…

Manga Up! Global, Square Enix’s official digital comic reading platform, has announced the addition of four new manga series to its English-language service, including the highly anticipated spinoff, My Dress-Up Darling XOXO!. The new titles, which also include Do you like baby-faced bosses?, I Was a Bottom-Tier Bureaucrat for 1,500 Years, and the Demon King Made Me a Minister, and Celebrity Family’s Ex-Backstage Son Wants a Normal Youth, began releasing this week, providing a fresh wave of content for readers. Diving into “My Dress-Up Darling XOXO!” The most prominent addition is My Dress-Up Darling XOXO! (Bisque Doll de chu♡), a…

Kodansha’s K Manga service has expanded its digital library with the addition of Nagi Ōkawa’s manga adaptation of Ichiha Hiiragi’s popular novel, “The Useless Saint and the Cursed Holy Knight: A Whimsical Confession Turned Proposal & Devotion” (Yakutatazu Seijo to Norowareta Seikishi: Omoidezukuri de Kokuhaku Shitara Kyūkon & Dekiai Saremashita). The new series became available on the platform on Monday, November 25, 2025, bringing its unique blend of fantasy, romance, and comedy to English-speaking readers. A New Fantasy Romance Arrives on K Manga “The Useless Saint and the Cursed Holy Knight” introduces readers to Annabel, a Saint whose healing “Divine…

TO Books announced on Thursday that Tōko Amekawa’s popular light novel series, “Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim” (original Japanese title: Akutō Ikka no Manamusume, Tensei-saki mo Otome Game no Gokudō Reijō Deshita. Saijōkyū Rank no Akuyaku-sama, Sono Dekiai wa Fuyō Desu!), is officially receiving an anime adaptation. This news comes as the series has reached a cumulative 350,000 copies in circulation, including digital sales. The announcement has been met with excitement from fans of the “isekai” and “villainess” subgenres, especially those familiar with Amekawa’s other successful work, “7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her…

The highly anticipated “light anime” adaptation of Tenma Asahi’s Boys’ Love (BL) isekai fantasy light novel series, Saioshi no Gikei o Mederu Tame, Nagaikishimasu! (In Order to Love My Most Beloved Step-Brother, I’ll Live a Long Life!), has unveiled new key visuals and confirmed its main voice cast as it gears up for a January 2026 premiere. The series marks the inaugural project of the newly established BL-focused anime label, BALLOON. Voice actor Ayumu Murase is set to star as the protagonist Alba, while Shōta Aoi will portray Orsis, his beloved step-brother. A Deeper Look into the “Light Anime” Phenomenon…

Manga artist Mikanuji, best known for the popular yuri series Assorted Entanglements, has officially launched a new manga titled Tsukuru Niwa (A Garden for Creating) on Kadokawa’s Comic Newtype website. The new series premiered this past Tuesday, November 25, 2025, introducing readers to a fresh narrative centered around twin sisters. A New Horticultural Tale Unfurls Tsukuru Niwa marks Mikanuji’s latest venture, following the conclusion of Assorted Entanglements. The series is being published by Kadokawa on their Comic Newtype platform. While specific plot details remain somewhat limited, the initial premise introduces twin sisters named Hime and… The title, “A Garden for…

Renowned mangaka Hiroshi Tanaka is set to launch a brand-new Bad Boys manga series in 2026, as announced in the 24th issue of Shonengahosha’s Young King magazine on November 21. This highly anticipated return to the delinquent-themed franchise will introduce a new summer story featuring a 17-year-old protagonist named Tsukasa Kiriki. A New Chapter in the Delinquent Saga The upcoming Bad Boys manga will delve into a summer narrative centered around Tsukasa Kiriki, portraying a period “filled with delinquents desperately struggling to survive.” Details surrounding the specific plotlines and supporting characters are expected to be unveiled closer to the series’…

The Saint Seiya universe is set to grow with exciting new installments, as Masami Kurumada’s Saint Seiya Then is receiving its second chapter, titled Saint Seiya Then II: Shimei, and Chimaki Kuori’s Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Memories is launching a new short serialization. These announcements were made in the January 2026 issue of Akita Shoten’s Champion RED magazine, which hit shelves on November 19. Fans can look forward to these new manga entries building upon the rich lore of the beloved franchise. Saint Seiya Then II: Shimei Continues Kurumada’s Narrative Masami Kurumada, the original creator of Saint Seiya, is set…

Mamoru Hosoda’s highly anticipated new anime feature film, “Scarlet” (titled “Hateshinaki Scarlet” in Japan), opened at the number three spot in the Japanese box office over its debut weekend. Released on November 21, 2025, the film earned 210 million yen (approximately US$1.34 million) from 136,000 admissions in its first three days. Its four-day total, including a substitute holiday, reached 270 million yen (US$1.73 million) on 170,000 admissions. Box Office Performance and Competition Despite securing a top-three position, “Scarlet”‘s opening performance represents a significant drop compared to Hosoda’s previous work. The film’s first three-day gross was only 23.6% of his 2021…

Kodansha USA’s Kodansha Print Club program has announced that Hiroyuki’s popular romantic comedy manga series, Girlfriend, Girlfriend (Kanojo mo Kanojo), will receive an English print omnibus edition. The first 2-in-1 paperback volume is set to debut on December 9, 2025. This release marks a significant milestone for fans who have eagerly awaited a physical version of the digital-first series. Bringing Digital-First Manga to Print The upcoming Girlfriend, Girlfriend omnibus is part of Kodansha Print Club’s initiative to bring beloved digital-first manga titles to physical print, celebrating its upcoming one-year anniversary in December. This program allows readers to collect their favorite…