Author: AnimeNEET

The latest trailer for Toi-san wa Seishun Shitai! “Baka to Smartphone to Romance to”, the upcoming anime film adaptation of Strawberry Prince member Jel’s popular “Toi-san” short video series, prominently features a variety of characters. The film, set to premiere in Japan on July 18, 2025, has released a new main trailer that highlights its expanding cast. Featured Characters and Voice Cast The trailer showcases both the previously announced main characters and several newly revealed additions, providing a look at the ensemble that will drive the film’s comedic narrative. Akane Toi: The titular high school student, known as “Toi-san,” who…

The original anime series Princession Orchestra has begun streaming its first two episodes with official English subtitles on its official YouTube channel. The anime, which centers on themes of music and idols, premiered on TV Tokyo and other TXN stations on April 6, 2025. Availability and Details The English-subtitled versions of the first two episodes are specifically available on the anime’s official YouTube channel. Reports indicate that the availability of these episodes may be limited to viewers in the United States. The first episode, titled “What a Wonderful World,” and the second episode, “The Girl’s Best Efforts,” are both accessible.…

Long-awaited by enthusiasts of intricate science fantasy, Mamoru Nagano’s seminal manga series, The Five Star Stories, is set to receive an official English print release beginning in March 2026. This significant announcement comes from a collaboration between Titan Manga and Newtype, promising to make the expansive saga accessible to a broader Western audience. A Return to the Joker Galaxy The Five Star Stories is a critically acclaimed science fiction manga that commenced serialization in Kadokawa’s Newtype magazine in 1986. Created by Mamoru Nagano, a celebrated anime designer known for his work on titles such as Heavy Metal L-Gaim and Mobile…

A brand-new Sgt. Frog (also known as Keroro Gunsou or Sgt. Keroro) anime film is officially in production and is slated to premiere in Japan in Summer 2026. This upcoming theatrical release marks a significant return for the franchise, being the first Sgt. Frog movie in 16 years, with the last installment released in 2010. Celebrating 20 Years of Anime The new film is a central part of a larger project commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sgt. Frog anime, which originally began airing in 2004. The beloved series is making its long-awaited return to the big screen, aiming to…

Kadokawa and Singaporean game developer and publisher Garena have officially unveiled the trailer, key visual, and primary staff for the upcoming anime adaptation of the popular battle royale game, Garena Free Fire. This announcement provides the first significant update since the anime’s initial reveal in May 2024, confirming its global broadcast and streaming plans. Unveiling the Trailer and Visual The newly released trailer offers a first look at the anime’s animation style and teases its theme song. This theme song is a reimagining of a signature melody from the Garena Free Fire game, aiming to resonate with fans of the…

Multimedia company N LITE has officially announced that actor and musician Jaden Smith will voice the character Kozo in their upcoming “AFRIME,” or “afro-anime,” film titled MFINDA. The announcement was made during N LITE’s panel at Anime Expo. Smith is not only lending his voice to the character of Kozo but is also serving as an executive producer for the project and will contribute music to the film. N LITE had previously revealed character art for Kozo in February. MFINDA is described as the flagship film project from Tokyo and Los Angeles-based studio N LITE. It is an original story…

Final Arc of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Confirmed for 2026 Release The highly anticipated final cour of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, subtitled “The Calamity” (禍進譚, Kashin-tan), has been officially slated for broadcast in 2026 on TV Tokyo in Japan. This announcement, made at Anime Expo 2025, confirms the conclusion of the long-running adaptation of Tite Kubo’s manga series. A new teaser visual showcasing a powered-up Ichigo Kurosaki has also been unveiled, hinting at the intense battles to come as the anime approaches its climax. Creator Addresses Delay and Fan Anticipation Series creator Tite Kubo, who serves as chief…

Anticipated Return: Trailer Unveils New Season Details Fans of the critically acclaimed anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End can rejoice as a new teaser trailer for its second season has been officially unveiled. The trailer’s release coincided with Anime Expo 2025, an event that provided a platform for significant announcements regarding the anime’s highly anticipated return. The new season is set to premiere in January 2026, building on the success of its 28-episode first season, which captivated audiences from September 2024. The reveal at Anime Expo 2025 included a panel featuring key members of the production team, such as Chiaki Kobayashi,…

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run has officially unveiled its main staff at Anime Expo 2025. David Production, the studio behind all previous JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime adaptations, is confirmed to be returning for Steel Ball Run. Key Staff Members for Steel Ball Run The revealed staff includes a mix of returning veterans from the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure franchise, ensuring continuity in the adaptation’s artistic and narrative direction. Direction Team Directors: Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi will co-direct the series. Both previously served as co-directors for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden…

Multimedia company N LITE has officially announced that it is working on a remake of Osamu Tezuka’s iconic anime series, Jungle Emperor Leo, known in the West as Kimba the White Lion. The confirmation came from Christiano Terry of N LITE during a panel at Anime Expo. This development signals a new interpretation of the seminal work by the esteemed “God of Manga.” The Enduring Legacy of Jungle Emperor Leo Jungle Emperor Leo originated as a manga series by Osamu Tezuka, serialized in Gakudosha’s Manga Shonen magazine from 1950 to 1954. The narrative centers on Leo, a white lion cub…

The highly anticipated “Eisen Flügel” anime film, based on Gen Urobuchi’s novel series, has unveiled its first trailer and a key visual, offering fans a glimpse into its aerial world of dragons and early aviation. The announcement was made by A-1 Pictures, the animation studio producing the film, during a panel at Anime Expo. The film adapts Gen Urobuchi’s “Eisen Flügel” light novel, which was originally published in 2009 with illustrations by Chuuou Higashiguchi. The story is set in a world where colossal dragons dominate the skies, and humanity dreams of challenging their aerial supremacy. The plot centers on Karl…

Night City’s dystopian sprawl will once again come to life in animated form, as a new 10-episode anime series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, has been officially announced for production and will stream on Netflix. This revelation builds upon the immense critical and popular success of the original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners miniseries, which captivated audiences in 2022. The new series is confirmed to be a standalone story set within the expansive universe of Cyberpunk 2077, promising fresh narratives of redemption and revenge. The Phenomenal Success of the Original Cyberpunk: Edgerunners The first Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a 10-episode original net animation (ONA) miniseries, premiered on…

Manga Mavericks, a new publishing division stemming from the Manga Mavericks website and podcast, has announced its first licensed titles, including “First Time in Taiwan: A Delicious Adventure!”, “Great Metal God”, and “Princess Da Huang & Other Titles”, during a panel at Anime Expo on Friday, July 4, 2025. This marks Manga Mavericks’ inaugural foray into licensing manga for release. Subscribers to the Manga Mavericks Substack newsletter will gain early access to these titles, with a manga reading feature being added to the newsletter on July 16, 2025. Licensed Titles and Release Schedule First Time in Taiwan: A Delicious Adventure!…

Kodansha USA Publishing has announced a robust slate of new manga licenses set to debut in Spring 2026, offering a diverse collection of highly anticipated titles and beloved classics. The announcement, made at Anime Expo 2025, includes new series like GALAXIAS, OMORI, and Fruit of the Underworld, alongside significant anniversary editions and deluxe box sets. This broad selection aims to captivate a wide range of readers, from fans of action-packed shonen and psychological adventures to those seeking romantic comedies and collector’s editions of foundational works. New Series Leading the Spring 2026 Charge The upcoming season is highlighted by several fresh…

Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has officially announced its acquisition of the streaming rights for the upcoming two-part theatrical film compilation of the first IDOLiSH7 anime season. This development ensures that fans outside of Japan will have access to the highly anticipated films, further solidifying Crunchyroll’s position as a key platform for the popular idol franchise. The IDOLiSH7 1st Beat Compilation Films Unveiled The IDOLiSH7 1st Beat compilation films are designed to recap the events of the original 2018 IDOLiSH7 television anime series. This two-part theatrical release offers fans a chance to experience the genesis of the IDOLiSH7 idol group on…

The Pokémon franchise has begun streaming two new animated “summer vacation” shorts on its official YouTube channel as part of the “Pokémon to Kakeru Natsu Monogatari” (Summer Stories of Running With Pokémon) project. These shorts are designed for children and families to enjoy during the summer break, depicting characters embarking on adventures with Pokémon and making discoveries along the way. The first short, titled “First Outing with Morpeko” (Morpeko” to Hajime no Otekake”), premiered on July 4, 2025. This 11-minute 3D-animated short follows a boy named Shota and his partner Morpeko as they prepare to attend the Pokémon Beach Festival…

The popular anime series “The Apothecary Diaries” has officially announced the production of a new sequel, immediately following the conclusion of its second season on July 4, 2025. This continuation of Maomao’s story was revealed after the airing of Episode 24, which marked the finale of the second season (and Episode 48 overall for the series). The announcement explicitly refers to the upcoming production as a “sequel” rather than a third television season, with early details indicating it will “take place in a new land.” A teaser video accompanying the announcement has also been released. “The Apothecary Diaries” is based…

Moyoco Anno’s popular shojo manga, Sugar Sugar Rune, is set to receive new anime projects, as announced by Studio Khara during Japan Expo 2025. The announcement includes both a new animated short film and a separate, full-fledged anime adaptation of the manga. A 20th Anniversary Celebration with a Prequel Short Film To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sugar Sugar Rune manga, Studio Khara has produced an original animated short film titled “SUGAR SUGAR RUNE Les deux sorcières”. This 3DCG short, directed by Yusuke Matsui, serves as a prequel to the original story, exploring Chocolat and Vanilla’s departure from the…

The highly anticipated second season of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (Aharen-san Is Indecipherable) concluded its run in June 2025, delivering a finale that resonated deeply with fans of the charming romantic comedy. Airing from April to June 2025, the season comprised 12 episodes, building upon the established, endearing relationship between the quiet Reina Aharen and the imaginative Raidou Matsuboshi. The Journey to Season 2 The initial season captivated audiences with its unique blend of comedic misunderstandings and heartwarming moments, centered around Aharen’s inability to gauge personal distance and Raidou’s overactive imagination filling in the gaps. Their developing friendship, often blossoming in…

“Witch Watch” is a Japanese fantasy and romantic comedy series, originally a manga by Kenta Shinohara, which began its anime adaptation in April 2025. Episode 13 of the anime, titled “Werewolf – Shinkami Keigo – / Good Tiger, Proud Wolf / Easy and Super Charming,” premiered on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This episode introduces new developments in the lives of Nico Wakatsuki, a witch-in-training, and her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, an ogre tasked with protecting her from a prophesied calamity. The Arrival of Keigo Magami Following the events of previous episodes, Keigo Magami, a werewolf, moves into the Otogi household.…