Author: AnimeNEET

Fans of acclaimed manga artists Robico and Tomoko Yamashita have recent and upcoming projects to anticipate, ranging from new animated adaptations to recent manga releases. While no new serialized manga series have been announced by both creators for 2026, their existing and recent works continue to garner attention through adaptations and localized releases. Tomoko Yamashita’s Ikoku Nikki Receives 2026 Anime Adaptation Tomoko Yamashita, celebrated for her nuanced storytelling in works like Ikoku Nikki (also known as Journal with Witch), is seeing her acclaimed josei manga adapted into an anime television series. The Ikoku Nikki anime is set to premiere in…

The popular light novel series, “Bōkensha License o Hakudatsusareta Ossan Dakedo, Manamusume ga Dekita node Nonbiri Jinsei o Ōkasuru” (officially translated as “I Lost My Adventurer’s License, but It’s Fine Because I Have an Adorable Daughter Now”), is officially receiving a television anime adaptation. The announcement was made during the GA FES 2026 livestream, delighting fans of the heartwarming fantasy series. A teaser visual and the anime’s official logo have been revealed, showcasing the series’ protagonists, Douglas and Rabi. A New Chapter for a Beloved Fantasy Series The TV anime adaptation marks a significant milestone for the series, which has…

Fans of the heartwarming romantic comedy anime, “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten” (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken), can mark their calendars as Season 2 is officially slated to premiere on April 3, 2026. The highly anticipated return of Amane Fujimiya and Mahiru Shiina’s blossoming relationship will air at 10:30 PM JST on TOKYO MX and other networks. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new key visual, building excitement for the continuation of the beloved series. What to Expect in Season 2 The second season will delve…

The upcoming anime adaptation of Masakuni Igarashi’s romantic comedy manga, “Tune In to the Midnight Heart” (Mayonaka Heart Tune), has announced the addition of prominent voice actresses Yūki Wakai and Nao Tōyama to its cast. The series is slated for a January 2026 premiere. The news follows previous announcements regarding the anime’s production and general release window. “Tune In to the Midnight Heart” focuses on Arisu Yamabuki, a second-year high school student searching for a mysterious radio host named “Apollo” who provided him solace in the past but disappeared without explanation. His quest leads him to his school’s broadcasting club,…

Fans of the fantasy series “The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows” can rejoice as a second season for the anime adaptation has been officially announced. The news was revealed today at GA Fes 2026, confirming the continuation of Zenos’s journey as a powerful, albeit unlicensed, healer in the shadowy parts of the world. The Announcement and Key Details The highly anticipated second season was confirmed during the GA Fes 2026 event. While specific details regarding the broadcast date are yet to be announced, the official confirmation signals that production is moving forward. Studio Macaria, which was responsible for…

Acclaimed manga artist Usamaru Furuya has announced he will launch a new manga series this spring. The upcoming work is confirmed to be set 100 years in the past. A Return to Historical Settings Furuya made the announcement on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, January 4, 2026, generating excitement among fans. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the revelation that the story will unfold a century ago suggests a delve into historical themes, a direction Furuya has explored in some of his previous works. Furuya’s Diverse Portfolio Usamaru Furuya is known for his versatile storytelling and distinctive…

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand, also known as Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Ittekara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita, is officially set to premiere in 2026. The production has recently released a teaser video, alongside announcements regarding additional cast members and key staff, building excitement among fans for the fantasy series. A Decade-Long Stand Comes to Life The anime is based on the popular light novel series penned by Gingitsune Ezo and illustrated by DeeCHA, which originally began as a web novel on the…

Kyoto Animation has officially announced that singer TRUE will perform the theme song for “Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1.” The upcoming film, set to open in Japan on April 24, 2026, will feature TRUE’s new song, “ToCoda”. A Familiar Voice Returns to Kitauji High TRUE, a beloved artist within the Sound! Euphonium fandom, has a long-standing history with the popular anime franchise. Her distinctive vocals have become synonymous with the series’ orchestral journey, having performed theme songs for previous installments. Fans will recognize her contributions from the television anime series, including “Dream Solister” for the first season and…

The highly anticipated season finale of the anime series “With You, Our Love Will Make it Through” (Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru) aired on December 30, 2025, delivering a poignant resolution to the burgeoning romance between high school student Mari and beastfolk transfer student Tsunagu. The twelfth episode culminated in the couple’s official declaration of their relationship, defying societal prejudices and reinforcing the series’ central theme that love can overcome significant divides. Tsunagu’s Internal Battle and Mari’s Steadfast Support The finale primarily focused on Tsunagu Hidaka’s internal turmoil. As a beastfolk in a society where his kind faces deep-seated…

Tokyo, Japan – Gege Akutami’s acclaimed dark fantasy manga series, Jujutsu Kaisen, has officially surpassed 150 million copies in circulation worldwide, a remarkable milestone that includes both digital editions and related novels, as well as the prequel Jujutsu Kaisen 0. This achievement, announced on December 20, 2025, solidifies its position as one of the best-selling manga series of all time and demonstrates its enduring global popularity, even after the conclusion of its main serialization. The franchise has shown extraordinary growth, adding an impressive 50 million copies to its circulation in just one year and three months since it reached the…

The highly anticipated “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” has concluded 2025 as the seventh-highest-grossing film worldwide, achieving a remarkable global box office total of $780 million. This cinematic event, a direct sequel to the acclaimed anime series, continued the franchise’s tradition of breaking records and captivating audiences across the globe. A Global Phenomenon Continues “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, before expanding its theatrical release to international markets through August and September. Distributed by Aniplex and Toho in Japan, and Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures…

Kei Sazane’s popular fantasy romance light novel series, Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World (Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjō, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen), is moving into its “final battle” phase, signaling the beginning of the end for the beloved saga. This development promises to bring the long-standing conflict between the scientifically advanced Empire and the Nebulis Sovereignty, alongside the intertwined destinies of Iska and Aliceliese, to a dramatic conclusion. The Approaching Climax of a Grand War The announcement that the Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World light novels are…

Tubi, the free streaming service, has added all 51 episodes of the classic 2005 magical girl anime series “Sugar Sugar Rune” to its platform, available with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The announcement further broadens Tubi’s growing anime library, offering fans access to the beloved series. Diving into the Magical World of “Sugar Sugar Rune” “Sugar Sugar Rune” follows the adventures of best friends Chocolat Meilleure and Vanilla Mieux, two young witches from the Magical World who are sent to the Human World to compete for the title of Queen. Their mission involves collecting “hearts” from human boys, which are…

Fans of the romantic comedy anime “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…” (also known as WataNare) can rejoice as its highly anticipated five-episode sequel, subtitled “~Next Shine~,” is now available for streaming with English subtitles on the It’s Anime YouTube channel. The sequel officially premiered on television on January 1, 2026, following a limited theatrical release in Japan in November 2025. The first episode of the initial series garnered nearly 1.2 million views on the It’s Anime YouTube channel, with the full series accumulating over 3.7 million views in total. What is “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll…

Fans of the beloved shojo manga Hana-Kimi can rejoice as the highly anticipated TV anime adaptation will premiere its English dub simultaneously with the Japanese broadcast on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Crunchyroll will stream the romantic comedy series globally, bringing the iconic story to a wide international audience from day one. Crunchyroll Confirms Global Streaming and Premiere Date Crunchyroll has officially announced that it will be streaming the Hana-Kimi TV anime across numerous regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and India. The simultaneous release of both the Japanese and English-dubbed…

Tokyo, Japan – Renowned manga artist Naoki Serizawa has launched a new action-packed series titled Tokyo Death Race, which debuted on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app on December 20, 2024. Contrary to some premature reports, the manga has just begun its serialization, promising a futuristic and brutal high-stakes competition through the streets of Tokyo. Tokyo Death Race: A Glimpse into a Dystopian Future The Tokyo Death Race plunges readers into a near-future setting, specifically the year 205X, where the Shuto Expressway transforms into a deadly battleground. The series is described as a futuristic brutal death race where the use of weapons…

Naoya Matsumoto’s highly popular manga series, Kaiju No. 8 (known in Japanese as Kaijū Hachigō), officially concluded its serialization on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ platform on July 18, 2025, with its 129th chapter. The final, 16th tankōbon volume of the series was subsequently released on September 4, 2025. This news follows earlier hints from the author that the story was reaching its climax. Adding to the franchise’s ongoing momentum, a “final arc” for the Kaiju No. 8 anime adaptation has been officially announced. This significant revelation came during the Jump Festa ’26 event in December 2025, accompanied by a new teaser…

The fantasy-adventure manga series, “The Girl, the Shovel, and the Evil Eye” (original title: Youjo to Scoop to Maganou), has concluded its digital English publication, with Kodansha USA releasing the final volumes and chapters. While the digital English release concluded in early 2023, later chapters, including those explicitly titled as its ultimate end, have since become available through platforms like K MANGA, bringing the series to a definitive close. The Journey of Tsuguto Sumihara Penned by Chouchouhasshi and illustrated by Kayatamaru, with character designs by Chibi, “The Girl, the Shovel, and the Evil Eye” tells the story of Tsuguto Sumihara.…

Crunchyroll has announced that the highly anticipated dark fantasy anime series, Sentenced to Be a Hero, will receive a same-day English dub premiere, with the first episode launching on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This means fans can experience the series in English simultaneously with its Japanese broadcast. The streaming giant also unveiled the full English voice cast and production crew for the debut episode. Same-Day English Dub Premiere Set for January 3 In a move set to excite international anime fans, Sentenced to Be a Hero’s English dub will arrive on Crunchyroll on January 3, 2026, aligning with the Japanese…

Manga creator Mitsuba Takanashi announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday that her Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai (also known as Otome Tsubaki Never Laughs) manga has officially entered its final arc. Despite this significant development, Takanashi also conveyed that “the goal is still far off,” indicating that readers can anticipate a considerable journey before the series concludes. A Look at Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai The series centers on Tsubaki Kanno, a 25-year-old woman who works at a stationery shop and is characterized by her straightforward nature and inability to laugh in public. The plot takes a turn when,…