Author: AnimeNEET

The beloved 1980s gag comedy manga, High School! Kimengumi (also known as High School! Funny-Face Club), is set to receive a brand-new television anime adaptation, slated to premiere in January 2026 on Fuji TV’s Noitamina programming block in Japan. This modern remake aims to reintroduce the eccentric “Kimengumi” to a new generation of viewers, commemorating the series’ enduring legacy. Revival of a Classic Gag Manga High School! Kimengumi, written and illustrated by Motoei Shinzawa, first captivated audiences with its absurd humor and quirky characters in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump. The manga began as Third Year Funny-face Club in 1980 before…

The popular manga series “Kill Blue” by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, renowned for “Kuroko’s Basketball,” is set to receive a novel adaptation titled “Kill Ao Secret Report” (Kiru Ao Himitsu Hōkoku), scheduled to ship on December 4. This news follows the conclusion of the manga’s serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in September 2025 and an announced anime television series adaptation slated for 2026. Delving into the World of “Kill Blue” “Kill Blue” is an action-comedy series that captivated readers with its unique premise and engaging characters. The story centers on Juzo Ogami, a formidable 40-year-old hitman working for the Z.O.O. assassin syndicate.…

The highly anticipated anime series, The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest, is set to receive its English dub, with Crunchyroll announcing the full cast and an official premiere date of October 18. Fans can look forward to experiencing the fantasy adventure with a new vocal interpretation. English Dub Cast Brings Characters to Life A talented roster of voice actors has been assembled to bring the English dub of The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest to fruition. Eduardo Vildasol will voice the protagonist, Alec, while Mikaela Krantz takes on the role of Yorha. Other key…

Anime enthusiasts and manga readers across North America saw a diverse slate of new releases and continuing series hit shelves and streaming platforms between October 12 and October 18, 2025. This week brought highly anticipated theatrical showings, fresh episodes of popular anime, and numerous new manga volumes across various genres. Anime Highlights: Theatrical and Streaming The week featured both limited cinematic engagements and a steady stream of new episodes for ongoing series on major streaming platforms. Theatrical Anime Screenings Fans had a chance to catch new and classic anime films on the big screen: 100 Meters: This film, following a…

Fans eagerly awaiting the long-delayed Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road can now look forward to a new way to experience its story, as Level-5 has announced a manga adaptation of the upcoming soccer RPG. The manga, drawn by veteran mangaka Tenya Yabuno, is set to begin serialization in the December 2025 issue of CoroCoro Comics, aligning with the game’s current release target of November 13, 2025. Tenya Yabuno Returns to the Inazuma Eleven Universe Tenya Yabuno, a familiar name to Inazuma Eleven enthusiasts, will be at the helm of the manga adaptation. Yabuno previously penned the manga series for the original…

A new biographical manga, “Manga de Shiru Hito to Shigoto: Masahiro Sakurai – Making the World More Fun with Games” (roughly translated as “Learn About People and Work Through Manga: Masahiro Sakurai – Making the World More Fun with Games”), will chronicle the life and career of legendary video game creator Masahiro Sakurai, known for his work on the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. franchises. The 160-page book is set to launch in Japan on November 18 and was supervised by Sakurai himself, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his iconic games. Delving into the Mind of a…

Crunchyroll has officially launched the English dub for the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Leeanne M. Krecic’s popular webcomic, “Let’s Play,” revealing the complete voice cast and production staff. The English dubbed version premiered on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, on Crunchyroll, with new episodes scheduled to release weekly. English Dub Cast Brings Beloved Characters to Life The English dub features a talented ensemble bringing the characters of “Let’s Play” to life. Lacey Deline stars as the lead, Sam, a budding game developer whose life takes an unexpected turn. Brandon Acosta voices Marshall, while Nick Huber portrays Charles. Link is voiced…

Titan Manga has provided an exclusive first look at the English cover art and interior pages for Yūgo Kobayashi’s critically acclaimed soccer manga, Aoashi. The unveiling offers fans a glimpse into the forthcoming English omnibus edition, which is slated to hit shelves on May 12, 2026. This marks a significant milestone for the popular series, making it accessible to a wider international audience. The debut English omnibus will compile the first three volumes of the original Japanese manga, offering a substantial introduction to the world of youth soccer prodigy Ashito Aoi. Pre-orders are currently available through major retailers including Amazon,…

The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Shizumu Watanabe’s Dead Account manga has released its second promotional video, offering a deeper look into its digitally-haunted world and confirming its January 2026 premiere. The new video also hints at global plans for an accompanying game, expanding the franchise’s reach beyond the screen. Glimpse into the Digital Underworld: Second Promo Video Details The newly unveiled promotional video showcases the anime’s intense action sequences and delves further into the supernatural premise. It features protagonist Sōji Enishiro, known online as “Aoringo,” as he navigates a world where digital spaces are haunted by “Bake Aka”…

Toshinari Shinohe, the original creator of Child of Kamiari Month, has revealed new details for his latest anime film, Beast of Kamisari Month (Kamisarizuki no Kemono). The announcement on Thursday included the release of a “pilot film” and three captivating new visuals for the upcoming movie, which is being positioned as a counterpart to his previous work. Unveiling the “Beast”: Visuals and Pilot Film The newly released visuals for Beast of Kamisari Month are accompanied by the evocative tagline, “The story of a beast that races to the place that gave birth to the island nation.” These images provide a…

Seven Seas Entertainment has announced a wave of new acquisitions, adding six titles to its diverse catalog of manga, light novels, and audiobooks. The latest lineup, revealed around October 15-16, 2025, includes the highly anticipated The Obsessed Mage and His Beloved Statue Bride: She Cannot Resist His Seductive Voice across multiple formats, alongside several other intriguing series set for release in late 2025 and 2026. Major Announcement: The Obsessed Mage and His Beloved Statue Bride Leading the announcements is The Obsessed Mage and His Beloved Statue Bride: She Cannot Resist His Seductive Voice. Seven Seas is bringing this steamy fantasy…

Bukimi Miki’s popular superhero manga series, Shy, is officially set to end in three additional chapters. The announcement was made in this year’s 46th issue of Akita Publishing’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine, signaling the impending conclusion of the heroic tale. A Journey of Heroism and Self-Discovery Nears Its End Shy, which began its serialization in Weekly Shōnen Champion in August 2019, follows the journey of Teru Momijiyama, a timid young girl who serves as Japan’s superhero representative, codenamed “Shy”. Despite her severe shyness and insecurities, Teru strives to protect global peace alongside other international heroes. The manga delves into her…

Kadokawa has announced and released two new manga titles in English, “Love Potion Paradox” and “The Resurrected Evil Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past,” adding to the growing collection of popular fantasy romance stories available to readers. Both titles delve into the popular “villainess isekai” subgenre, where protagonists find themselves reincarnated into fictional worlds and strive to alter their predetermined tragic fates. “Love Potion Paradox” Set for October Release “Love Potion Paradox” (original Japanese title: Horegusuri Event ga Watashi no Okite Shimaimashita) is scheduled for release on October 24. This intriguing new series features story by Usagi Hoshimi and art by…

The upcoming anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori’s fantasy novel, “Whoever Steals This Book” (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa), has released its main trailer, revealing a lineup of key cast members, additional staff, and the film’s theme song. The film is set to premiere in Japan on December 26, 2025. The new trailer offers a glimpse into the animated world of Mikura Hall and the magical adventure awaiting protagonist Mifuyu Mikura, who despises books despite her family’s legacy as avid collectors. New Cast Members Join the Literary Adventure The newly announced main cast features both fresh talent and seasoned…

The official website for the upcoming anime film adaptation of Kazuyoshi Takeda’s manga, “Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise,” recently unveiled a new trailer and visual, which notably features a preview of the film’s theme song, “Kiseki no Yō na Koto” (Something Like a Miracle), performed by Mone Kamishiraishi. The film is slated to premiere in Japanese theaters on December 5, 2025. Delving into the Brutality of War: The “Peleliu” Narrative “Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise” is a poignant historical drama set during World War II, focusing on the harrowing Battle of Peleliu. The story follows Private Tamaru, a young soldier who dreams…

Shinobu Takayama’s beloved comedy manga, Sakitama, is officially nearing its climax, as revealed in the November issue of Asahi Shimbun’s Nemuki+ magazine on Tuesday, October 15, 2025. The series, which has captivated readers since its launch in 2015, is preparing for its grand finale, bringing a decade-long narrative of divine encounters and NEET life to a close. A Decade of Divine Comedy Sakitama debuted in Asahi Shimbun’s Nemuki+ magazine in 2015, quickly establishing itself as a unique blend of comedy and supernatural themes. Over the past ten years, fans have followed the unconventional life of its protagonist, Yoshiki Tanaka, as…

Shogo Sugitani’s high-speed racing manga, Formula Girl, has officially concluded its first part, with the final chapter of this segment becoming available as an early preview on Shogakukan’s Manga ONE platform on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The series, which launched on May 7th, follows the intense world of the Formula Girl Grand Prix (FGGP) where female racers compete at speeds up to 300km/h. About Formula Girl Formula Girl plunges readers into the adrenaline-fueled universe of the FGGP, the pinnacle of high-speed racing. The narrative centers on rookie racers Rika and Satsuki, who join the Japanese team Azuma with aspirations of…

Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service announced on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, that it has begun publishing Kazuya Konomoto and Ryō Yamasaki’s Kami Kill manga in English. The first eight chapters of the quirky, heartfelt, and mysterious tale are immediately available for readers. Brothers, Barbers, and Baffling Occurrences in Kami Kill Kami Kill centers on brothers Fuji and Kiri, who operate a small barbershop on a dilapidated shopping street. Their daily struggles to make ends meet are consistently interrupted by peculiar new occurrences that arrive at their doorstep, all while they await their father’s return. The series blends elements of drama and…

The highly anticipated English dub of the TV anime series “‘Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!'” is set to begin streaming on Crunchyroll starting Thursday, October 16. The announcement also included the full English voice cast for the series, bringing the fantasy romantic comedy to a global audience. English Voice Cast for ‘Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!’ Crunchyroll confirmed the primary English voice actors who will bring the monster-loving noble lady Melphie and the “Blood-Mad Duke” to life. Katie Wetch takes on the role of Melphie, while Conner Allison voices the Duke. Landon McDonald joins as Chaos, and Daniel Van Thomas…

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has maintained its iron grip on the Japanese box office, securing the #1 spot for an impressive fourth consecutive weekend. Meanwhile, a new live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s beloved anime film, 5 Centimeters per Second, made a significant debut, opening at #2. “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc” Continues Box Office Reign The animated feature, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, a direct sequel to the popular anime series, continues to draw massive crowds across Japan since its release on September 19, 2025. In its fourth weekend, from October 10-12, the film added 643…