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A new “song battle series” anime titled Ghost Concert: Missing Songs, produced by Elements Garden, animation studio ENGI, and publishing giant Kadokawa, has been officially announced for a 2026 broadcast. The project is described as a successor to the popular Symphogear franchise and is based on Noriyasu Agematsu’s GHOST CONCERT indie project, which originally launched in 2017. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser trailer and a visual, along with initial details on the main cast, staff, and core plot. Unveiling the Premise: A World Without Song Ghost Concert: Missing Songs is set in a dystopian future, specifically the year…

Pokémon fans are continuously treated to a variety of animated content, expanding the beloved franchise’s universe beyond the main series. While inquiries about specific studio involvement are common, The Pokémon Company regularly partners with various animation studios to produce short-form anime, offering unique perspectives on the world of Pokémon. These shorts, often released under the “POKÉTOON” banner, delve into slice-of-life narratives and explore the bonds between Trainers and their Pokémon with diverse animation styles. The Expanding World of POKÉTOON Shorts The POKÉTOON series has become a significant avenue for showcasing different animation talents and storytelling approaches within the Pokémon canon.…

Tokyo, Japan – Konami and ADK Emotions have announced that the beloved and long-running anime series, Sazae-san, will be getting its first-ever arcade game, titled Sazae-san Machigai Sagashi (Sazae-san Spot the Difference). The game is slated for a spring 2026 launch, bringing the iconic family to arcades across Japan. This marks a significant milestone for the Sazae-san franchise, which, despite its immense popularity and historical significance as the longest-running animated television series, has traditionally seen limited merchandise and home video releases. A New Interactive Experience with the Isono Family The upcoming arcade game, Sazae-san Machigai Sagashi, will be a “spot…

The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of the romantic comedy isekai light novel series, “There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her” (Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku Shite Mita), is officially slated to premiere on January 6, 2026. The announcement was made via the anime’s official website, which also unveiled a new main visual and additional cast members. The series will begin airing at 11:00 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX, HBC, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, and BS11. Crunchyroll is confirmed to stream the anime worldwide, excluding Asia, but including India…

WWWave Corporation’s new anime streaming platform, OceanVeil, announced a strategic partnership with Japanese production company Softgarage on Thursday, October 23, 2025, to bring nine retro anime titles from the 1990s and early 2000s to its subscribers. Most of the newly licensed titles are available for streaming immediately, offering fans a dive into classic and, in some cases, previously unreleased anime outside of Japan. A Deep Dive into Retro Anime Offerings The collaboration aims to unearth “treasures” from past decades, making them accessible to a new generation of viewers and nostalgic fans alike. These titles often disappeared due to time or…

Masahito Soda, the celebrated manga artist known for his “Firefighter! Daigo of Fire Company M” series, and Kuro Tomiyama are set to launch a new motorsports-themed manga in Spring 2026. The as-yet untitled series will be serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Superior magazine. A New Drive for Manga Fans The announcement comes as Masahito Soda and Kuro Tomiyama’s current work, Megumi no Daigo: Kyūkoku no Orange (Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange), recently went on an indefinite hiatus after concluding its first part in February 2024 and resuming for a second part in May. This new motorsports venture marks a fresh…

The upcoming short anime adaptation of Hiroshi Kurao’s comedic spinoff manga, Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh’s Army Grunts (Hokuto no Ken: Ken’ō-gun Zako-tachi no Banka), has officially announced its main voice cast. The series, which offers a unique perspective from the lowest ranks of Ken-Oh’s (Raoh’s) army, is slated to air and stream in January 2026. A New Perspective on a Post-Apocalyptic World The Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh’s Army Grunts anime puts a humorous spin on the grim, post-apocalyptic world established by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara’s legendary Fist of the North Star manga.…

Reports circulating about the ATASHIn’CHI Next Net Anime receiving five new episodes starting on November 20 lack official confirmation in currently available information. The ATASHIn’CHI Next anime, a special five-episode online animation series, concluded its initial run on October 5, 2024, as part of the manga’s 30th-anniversary celebrations. ATASHIn’CHI Next: A Look Back at the 30th Anniversary Run The ATASHIn’CHI Next anime, announced by SC Digital, premiered its first episode on June 5, 2024, and subsequently released new episodes monthly, with the fifth and final episode debuting on October 5, 2024. This short series was specifically created to commemorate the…

NEW YORK, NY – WEBTOON Entertainment and Disney announced an expansive new slate of reformatted comic series at New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2025, further deepening their collaboration to bring iconic stories from Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars to WEBTOON’s popular mobile vertical-scroll format. This announcement builds on their strategic partnership, which aims to introduce beloved narratives to a new generation of mobile-native readers and offer existing fans a fresh way to engage with their favorite universes. Expanding Iconic Universes for the Digital Age The collaboration, initially announced on August 12, 2025, has already begun transforming how…

The popular “Trillion Game” manga, penned by Riichirou Inagaki and illustrated by Ryōichi Ikegami, is slated to end its serialization in just two more chapters. The series, which had been on hiatus, will return in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Superior magazine on November 14, marking the beginning of its final run. The Road to Conclusion Fans of the high-stakes business drama can anticipate the manga’s return from its recent hiatus. The last chapter was published in the 17th issue of Big Comic Superior on August 8, before the series went on break starting August 22. Its highly anticipated return on November…

Anime fans worldwide are finally experiencing one of the most anticipated arcs of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man manga, as Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has exploded into cinemas. The film, which directly continues the narrative of the first season of the anime, centers on the electrifying and emotionally charged confrontation between Denji and the formidable Bomb Devil. The movie has garnered significant attention for bringing this pivotal storyline to the big screen, promising a cinematic spectacle filled with the series’ signature blend of dark fantasy, visceral action, and profound character development. Early reviews laud the film for its…

Yūsuke Utsumi, known for his work on Ultra Battle Satellite, is set to debut a new manga series titled Jin: Kakutoha Ōden (Jin: Legend of the Dipper Style Destruction King). The battle action manga will launch on October 27 in this year’s 47th issue of Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine. A Return to Battle Action The upcoming series marks Utsumi’s return to the battle action genre, a style he explored in his previous notable work. Jin: Kakutoha Ōden will immerse readers in the world of underground fighting, following a young protagonist as he navigates its challenges. Details surrounding the specific narrative…

The Japanese box office continues to be dominated by animated and live-action adaptations, with Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc securing its fifth consecutive weekend at the number one position. Meanwhile, the live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s beloved 5 Centimeters per Second held firm at second place in its second weekend of release. Chainsaw Man Dominates Japanese Box Office for Fifth Weekend Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has shown formidable staying power, continuing its reign at the summit of the Japanese box office. For the weekend of October 17-19, the film garnered an impressive 582 million yen…

HIDIVE has confirmed that it will be providing English dubs for its entire Fall 2025 anime simulcast lineup, including the highly anticipated titles Bad Girl, Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!, My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I’m Out for Revenge!, and Dusk Beyond the End of the World. The announcement, made on October 22, 2025, assures fans that these series will be available with English voiceovers, with some premiere dates already set. Expanding the English Dub Offering The streaming service is committing to its Fall 2025 slate, ensuring that viewers in English-speaking…

The official website for the upcoming anime adaptation of Masakuni Igarashi’s romantic comedy manga, Tune In to the Midnight Heart (also known as Mayonaka Heart Tune), has released its second promotional video, confirming a premiere date of January 6, 2026, and previewing its opening and ending theme songs. The new video offers fans a deeper look into the series’ world and its vibrant characters. Premiere Details and Broadcast Information Tune In to the Midnight Heart is set to premiere on January 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM JST. The anime will broadcast on Kansai Television and Fuji TV as part of…

The upcoming television anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s popular manga, “Kill Blue,” has officially announced that voice actor Shunsuke Takeuchi will portray the protagonist, Juzo Ogami. The highly anticipated series is slated to premiere in 2026. Anime Adaptation Details and 2026 Release The official website for the “Kill Blue” TV anime confirmed Takeuchi’s casting for the adult version of Juzo Ogami. The anime, an adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s manga, is set to debut sometime in 2026. Hiro Kaburagi, known for his work on Great Pretender and Hozuki’s Coolheadedness, is directing the series at Studio CUE. Miho Daidōji is responsible for…

Anime fans can anticipate a wave of new adaptations in 2026, with popular manga series “The Ghost in the Shell,” “Marriage Toxin,” and “Super Psychic Policeman Chojo” all confirmed to receive television anime series. While details regarding a consolidated Tuesday night programming block for these specific titles remain to be fully unveiled, individual production announcements have generated significant excitement within the anime community. New Anime Programming Block “Ka-Anival!!” to Debut in January Kansai TV and Fuji TV have announced the launch of a new anime programming block titled “Ka-Anival!!”, which will air on Tuesday nights at 11:00 p.m. JST, starting…

The official website for the Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf (Kanagawa Elves) light anime has announced four additional cast members and confirmed its premiere date for December 4, 2025. The series is set to broadcast within TV Kanagawa’s (tvk’s) local midday news and variety program Neko no Hitai Hodo Wide at 12 noon JST. Expanding the Cast of Kanagawa Elves The newly unveiled cast members, all of whom hail from Kanagawa Prefecture, will lend their voices to key characters, enriching the anime’s depiction of elves living among humans. The new additions include: Kōtarō Nishiyama as Yōsei-san (Fairy) and the narrator. Yūsuke…

Seven Seas Entertainment has announced a fresh wave of license acquisitions, adding six new manga, light novel, and audiobook titles to its expanding catalog. The latest batch, revealed on October 22, 2025, includes the highly anticipated manga series The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat, The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice, and Hotel Inhumans, alongside a short story collection, another manga, and an audiobook. These new titles are slated for release starting in late 2025 and throughout 2026. Diving into the New Acquisitions The newly licensed titles span a variety of genres, from fantasy isekai to dark drama and compelling romance, catering…

The popular manga series, “Let’s Go Karaoke! Sequel Fami-res Iko.” (ファミレス行こ。; lit. ‘Let’s Go to the Family Restaurant’), is officially listed to end in March, bringing its comedic and heartwarming narrative to a close. Fans can anticipate the second volume of the sequel to ship on March 12, marking the culmination of the story. The Journey of “Let’s Go Karaoke!” and its Beloved Sequel Originally penned and illustrated by Yama Wayama, the “Let’s Go Karaoke!” series first gained traction as a self-published doujinshi in 2019. Its unique premise, following a yakuza lieutenant seeking karaoke lessons from a high school choir…