Author: AnimeNEET

Renowned “erotic grotesque” mangaka Suehiro Maruo is set to launch a new manga titled Satsujin 28-gou (Murder No. 28) in Kadokawa’s Monthly Comic Beam magazine. The announcement, made in the magazine’s November issue, confirms the new series will debut in the next issue, scheduled for release on November 12. This marks a new chapter for the artist, following the conclusion of his An Gura manga in the same publication in March 2023. Diving into Satsujin 28-gou’s Disturbing Premise Satsujin 28-gou promises to delve into the dark and psychological themes characteristic of Maruo’s oeuvre. The narrative will center on a young…

Manga author Yasunobu Yamauchi is set to launch his new series, titled Joshi Kōkōsei no Nichijō (Daily Lives of High School Girls), on October 18. The new comedy manga will be available on Square Enix’s Gangan Online website. Details of the New Series The upcoming Joshi Kōkōsei no Nichijō promises to deliver more of Yamauchi’s signature comedic style, with the November issue of Square Enix’s Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine teasing the manga with the tagline, “High School girls are also silly.” This new title suggests a thematic continuation of his previous work, shifting the focus to the humorous daily antics…

The manga spin-off series, “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition,” is set to transfer its serialization to Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine, with its first chapter in the new publication scheduled for December 11. This move marks a significant change for the spin-off, which initially debuted in Bessatsu Shōnen Champion. A New Home for the Demonic Mafia Story “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition,” known in Japan as Mairimashita! Iruma-kun if Episode of Mafia, will transition from Bessatsu Shōnen Champion to its sister publication, Weekly Shōnen Champion, starting December 11. Both magazines are published by Akita Shoten,…

Shiro Moriya’s sci-fi suspense manga, Astro Baby, is set to conclude its serialization with its upcoming 43rd chapter. The final chapter will be available on the Shonen Jump+ app on October 24, 2025, with some regions seeing it on October 25th. This announcement marks the end of a series that began in February 2024, attracting readers with its unique premise and art style. The Journey of Astro Baby Astro Baby launched on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform in February 2024. The manga quickly garnered attention for its engaging sci-fi suspense narrative. The story is set in the isolated town of North…

Disney+ has officially announced the English dub cast and crew for the highly anticipated Disney Twisted-Wonderland anime series, which is set to premiere on October 29. The English dub will be available simultaneously with the Japanese release, offering fans an immediate option to experience the magical world of Night Raven College in English. The anime adaptation of the popular mobile game, known for its unique take on Disney villains, has generated significant excitement among fans. The first season will cover the “Episode of Heartslabyul” arc, with subsequent seasons planned for “Episode of Savanaclaw” and “Episode of Octavinelle.” Headlining the English…

Fans of My Hero Academia can mark their calendars as the English dub for the highly anticipated Final Season (Season 8) of the anime is set to debut on Crunchyroll starting Friday, October 18, 2025. This launch follows the Japanese premiere of the final season, which began airing on October 4, 2025. The English dub episodes are expected to follow a release schedule similar to previous seasons, typically arriving two to three weeks after their original Japanese broadcast. Where to Watch the Final Season’s English Dub Crunchyroll, the leading platform for anime streaming outside of Asia, will be the exclusive…

Oreco Tachibana’s popular historical romance manga, Firefly Wedding (Hotaru no Yomeiri), officially began its final arc with the chapter released on October 20. The announcement, made on October 6 via Shogakukan’s MangaONE app, signals the impending conclusion of the beloved series that has captivated readers with its unique blend of suspense and heartfelt romance. The Road to the Climax: What Readers Can Expect The move into the “final arc” means fans will soon see the resolution of the intricate relationship between the sickly Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko Kirigaya and the enigmatic assassin Shinpei Goto. The series, known for its dramatic twists…

Bandai Namco Entertainment has officially launched an anime short titled “Prelude” for its recently released RPG, Digimon Story: Time Stranger. The short, which premiered on October 13, 2025, serves as a prequel to the game’s narrative and focuses on the character Inori, offering fans an early look into the expansive lore of the latest Digimon Story installment. The “Prelude” anime short was first screened during the Digimon Beatbreak panel at New York Comic Con 2025 on October 12. It became available for streaming on YouTube starting October 13 at 7:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. EDT. Diving into the Digital…

Tokyo, Japan – Fans of the acclaimed anime series Chainsaw Man are buzzing with excitement as it has been officially confirmed that the hardcore rock band Maximum The Hormone will contribute an insert song to Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. The track, titled “HAWATARI NIOKU CENTI [2-hundred-million-centimeter-long blades] (70% Unlocked edit),” will be featured in the highly anticipated film, offering an extended version of a fan-favorite song previously heard in the TV anime. The announcement has generated significant hype, particularly because this “70% Unlocked edit” will include previously unreleased lyrics for the second verse, which directly reference the…

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the latest cinematic installment in the globally acclaimed anime franchise, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the highest-grossing international (non-English) film in U.S. box office history. The animated feature surpassed the quarter-century record previously held by Ang Lee’s martial arts epic, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). The groundbreaking anime film reached an estimated domestic total of $128.6 million, narrowly overtaking Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’s impressive $128.5 million lifetime gross, a record that stood for 25 years. This achievement solidifies the escalating influence of Japanese animation and non-English cinema within the North…

Manga Mavericks Books, the newly launched publishing division of the popular Manga Mavericks website and podcast, announced the acquisition of two new manga titles during its panel at New York Comic Con on Sunday: Sen’s Horon of the Closed Country and Atsuji Yamamoto’s Sinbad manga. Both series are slated for digital and print releases in 2026. Manga Mavericks Expands Its Growing Catalog Manga Mavericks LLC, which originated as a manga news podcast in 2016, has diversified into a multimedia company and recently established its publishing arm, Manga Mavericks Books, in April 2025. The company aims to highlight diverse storytelling and…

NEW YORK, NY – Kodama Tales Inc., a subsidiary of Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd., officially announced at New York Comic Con on Sunday that it has licensed Boichi’s popular action-drama manga Sun-Ken Rock and Yuzuko Hoshimi’s fantasy series MAGICA. The announcement marks a significant expansion of Kodama Tales’ English-language manga catalog, bringing highly anticipated titles to a global audience. Sun-Ken Rock is slated for an English debut in 2026, while MAGICA is set to launch in March 2026. These releases will be available in both print and digital formats, following Kodama Tales’ commitment to delivering high-quality manga editions. Sun-Ken Rock:…

Shun Numa’s comedy manga, Super Psychic Policeman Chojo (Chōjun! Chōjō Senpai), is officially being adapted into a TV anime series, slated for release in 2026. This announcement comes despite the manga concluding its serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump earlier this year. From Weekly Shonen Jump to the Small Screen The news of an anime adaptation for Super Psychic Policeman Chojo has been met with excitement, particularly as the manga recently ended its run in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The series, written and illustrated by Shun Numa, was serialized from February 2024 to June 2025, with eight tankōbon volumes released…

The upcoming original television anime series, SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes, has announced that Anan Furuya will voice the protagonist, Kyōya. The anime, which premiered on October 5th, centers on a co-ed vocal unit that secretly fights against a mysterious calamity threatening the world by converting audience energy from their live performances into combat power. Unveiling the Hero: Kyōya and Anan Furuya Anan Furuya steps into the leading role of Kyōya, a young man eager to join the popular SI-VIS unit and embark on an adventure to become a heroic musician. Furuya is a rising Japanese voice actor known for…

Kamome Shirahama’s critically acclaimed manga series, Witch Hat Atelier, has once again won the Best Manga award at the prestigious Harvey Awards, marking its second victory in the category. The announcement was made during New York Comic Con 2025 on Friday, October 10th, recognizing the series for its exceptional contribution to sequential art. This win follows its initial triumph in 2020, solidifying its place as a standout in the manga world. A Double Win for a Magical Series The 2025 Harvey Awards ceremony, an annual event honoring outstanding works and creators in comics, saw Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama…

A new promotional video for THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! ~Itsuka, Mannaka de~ OVA has officially announced that the special episode will be released on Blu-ray in Japan on March 27, 2026. This highly anticipated original video animation serves as a continuation of the THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! television anime series, which concluded its 12-episode run in December 2023. Delving into the “Someday, In the Middle” Story The upcoming OVA, titled Itsuka, Mannaka de (which translates to “Someday, In the Middle”), promises to offer a fresh narrative focusing on the burgeoning careers of the MILLIONSTARS idols. The synopsis reveals that as…

Fans of isekai anime can mark their calendars as the English dub of “A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai” (Japanese title: Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokōki) is set to begin streaming on Crunchyroll starting Monday, October 13. The highly anticipated dub will introduce English-speaking audiences to the fantastical world of Madeus and the adventures of protagonist Takeru Kamishiro. Embarking on a New Journey in Madeus The anime follows Takeru Kamishiro, a typical office worker who finds his mundane life dramatically altered when he is inexplicably summoned to another world known as Madeus. This new realm, brimming with swords and magic, equips…

Crunchyroll has officially announced that it will stream the highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Gnosia, the popular sci-fi social deduction visual novel RPG. The series is set to premiere on October 11, 2025, bringing its unique blend of mystery and psychological thriller to audiences worldwide. A Deadly Game Among the Stars The Gnosia anime is based on the critically acclaimed 2019 visual novel developed by Petit Depotto. The story unfolds in the far future, where humanity has embarked on interstellar travel, only to face a terrifying threat known as the “Gnosia.” These entities infiltrate spaceships, mimicking human form with…

Aniplex of America has announced that “Clockwork Girl,” the inaugural story in director Yasuomi Umetsu and animation studio SHAFT’s Virgin Punk original anime series, will receive a limited theatrical release in the United States on November 11 and 13. The company also revealed the full English dub cast for the highly anticipated screening event, which will include both subtitled and dubbed versions, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The announcement was made at New York Comic Con, where Aniplex of America detailed plans to partner with Fathom Events for the nationwide screenings. Tickets for the event are currently available for purchase.…

J-Novel Club, a leading digital publisher of light novels and manga, announced a significant expansion of its catalog at a panel held during New York Comic Con on Saturday. The publisher revealed licenses for 11 new light novel series, two manga series, three upcoming print releases, and two new audiobook adaptations. New Light Novel Acquisitions Lead the Way The publisher significantly bolstered its digital offerings with the addition of eleven new light novel series. Among the highlighted titles are: Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! The Villainess Speaks Not Even Exiled, She’s Still the Beloved Saint! St. Evelyn’s Weird and…