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The highly anticipated third season of the Spy×Family anime is set to premiere on October 4, 2025. The announcement was accompanied by the reveal of a new visual, building excitement among fans for the return of the beloved Forger family. A New Chapter for the Forger Family The official website for the anime adaptation of Tatsuya Endō’s SPY×FAMILY manga confirmed the October 4 debut and unveiled a fresh visual. The third season will air on TV Tokyo and other networks at 23:00 JST. Promotional materials, including recent summer visuals featuring Anya Forger, have kept the series in the spotlight ahead…

Episode 9 of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube, titled “The Girl Who Carries Happiness” or “The Fortune-Bringing Zashiki Warashi Appears!”, delves into the delicate balance between fortune and effort, introducing a benevolent spirit that brings unexpected luck to Nube’s class. This installment offers a heartwarming yet thought-provoking narrative, exploring the consequences of receiving too much good fortune without striving for it. The Arrival of the Zashiki-warashi The episode begins with Meisuke “Nube” Nueno, the psychic teacher with the Oni Hand, encountering a small, shy spirit known as a Zashiki-warashi. Zashiki-warashi are traditional Japanese yokai known for taking up residence in…

Manga Up! Global has announced the addition of two new manga titles to its growing digital library: “Yang Can’t Live Alone” by sooncha and “Your Castle’s Little Helper” (based on the original story by Kazuhito Minagi with illustrations by PenekoR). The platform added “Yang Can’t Live Alone” on Wednesday and “Your Castle’s Little Helper” on Sunday. The move continues Manga Up! Global’s mission to provide a wide array of manga to international audiences, offering both new and established series shortly after their Japanese releases. Diving into the New Titles “Yang Can’t Live Alone” “Yang Can’t Live Alone” is a romantic…

Fans of The Rising of the Shield Hero have eagerly followed Naofumi Iwatani’s journey, and the highly anticipated fourth season, which premiered on July 9, 2025, has plunged viewers back into the complex world of Cardinal Heroes and interdimensional threats. With new episodes arriving weekly, attention recently turned to The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4, Episode 8, which aired on August 27, 2025. This pivotal episode continued to unravel the intricate political landscape of Q’ten Lo and advanced the narrative for Naofumi and his evolving party. Season 4’s Release and Episode Schedule The Rising of the Shield Hero…

During the week of August 18-24, Japanese television audiences showed strong preferences for both beloved animated classics and a Studio Ghibli film, with Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo film airing on NTV securing a notable 8.3% rating. Traditional Sunday evening staples like Sazae-san and Detective Conan also continued their consistent performance, capturing significant viewership in the Kanto region. Top Animated Programs and Films (August 18-24, 2025) The latest television ratings, compiled from data in Japan’s Kanto region by Video Research, highlight a mix of long-running series and a popular animated feature. These ratings provide an estimate of the percentage of the population…

Anime and manga enthusiasts in North America have a vibrant week ahead, with a fresh wave of manga volumes hitting shelves and popular anime series continuing their runs. From highly anticipated continuations of beloved manga series to ongoing streaming favorites, August 24-30, 2025, offers a diverse selection for fans. Manga Volume Releases Lead the Week The last week of August 2025 is particularly robust for manga readers, with multiple publishers bringing new volumes to stores. Otaku Calendar highlights several titles slated for release around August 26, 2025. Key Manga Releases by Publisher Viz Media Viz Media continues to be a…

Takeshi Konomi’s The New Prince of Tennis manga will be taking a one-issue break, skipping the upcoming October issue of Shueisha’s Jump SQ. magazine. The series is slated to resume serialization in the magazine’s November issue on October 3. Details of the Break and Return The hiatus for The New Prince of Tennis was announced on Thursday via the official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shueisha’s Jump SQ. magazine. Fans will not find a new chapter in the October issue, which is typically released around September 4. However, the good news for enthusiasts is that the break is short-lived, with…

Fans of the supernatural horror anime “The Summer Hikaru Died” eagerly anticipated its eighth installment, which premiered on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, for many international viewers and Sunday, August 24th, 2025, in Japan. Titled “Contact,” Episode 8 thrusts protagonists Yoshiki and Hikaru further into the unsettling secrets of Kubitachi Village as their investigation into Hikaru’s true nature intensifies amidst escalating paranormal occurrences. The episode is available for streaming globally on Netflix, in addition to airing on various Japanese television networks and ABEMA. Where to Watch “The Summer Hikaru Died” Episode 8 For international audiences, “The Summer Hikaru Died” Episode 8,…

The long-running Ultraman manga series, written by Eiichi Shimizu and illustrated by Tomohiro Shimoguchi, will return from hiatus in Spring 2026 to begin its highly anticipated final arc. The announcement was made in the 149th chapter of the series, confirming that fans can expect the conclusion to Shinjiro Hayata’s story in just over a year. A Brief Hiatus Before the Climax The Ultraman manga is currently on hiatus following the announcement of its impending final arc. This break gives the creative team time to prepare for the grand finale of the beloved series. The manga has been a staple since…

New York Comic Con (NYCC) will host the U.S. premiere of the highly anticipated All You Need is Kill anime film on October 10th. Distributor GKIDS, in partnership with Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C, is bringing the animated feature, based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s acclaimed science fiction light novel, to audiences at the Javits Center during the annual pop culture event. The All You Need Is Kill Anime Makes Its Stateside Debut The screening at New York Comic Con marks a significant event for anime fans in the United States, offering the first opportunity to see the film on home soil.…

The highly anticipated second season of the anime series “Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill” (Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hōrō Meshi) is set to premiere on October 7, 2025, unveiling a fresh trailer that introduces new cast members and details its opening and ending theme songs. The new season promises to expand Mukoda’s culinary adventures with additional fantastical companions and divine interactions. A Culinary Return: Season 2 Details Emerge Fans eagerly awaiting the continuation of Tsuyoshi Mukouda’s journey in a fantasy world, accompanied by his magical online supermarket, now have a concrete premiere date. The second season…

REMOW, the distribution company, has revealed a new character trailer and announced the ending theme song artist for the upcoming anime adaptation of Chihiro Yuzuki’s manga, With You, Our Love Will Make it Through (Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru). The anime is set to premiere on October 14, 2025. Character Trailer Highlights Main Cast and Romantic Tensions The newly released character trailer offers a deeper look into the four central characters of the series: Mari Asaka, Tsunagu Hidaka, Yukihiro Aida, and Kisara. The trailer showcases their intertwining emotions and the complexities of their youth, providing glimpses into their individual…

Chikuma, Japan – August 28, 2025 – The latest installment of the highly anticipated anime series, Turkey! Time to Strike, has captivated audiences with its eighth episode, titled “A Surprise Blind Score,” which premiered on August 27, 2025. Fans of the bowling and time-traveling series were treated to a mix of leisurely moments and burgeoning mysteries as the Ikkokukan High School Bowling Club continued their journey. The episode, which aired on Nippon TV’s AnichU block and is streaming internationally on Crunchyroll, sees the main characters delving deeper into their enigmatic circumstances while uncovering new secrets. Unveiling the Plot: Hot Springs…

Rikuya Yasuda has been officially announced as the voice of protagonist Arisu Yamabuki in the upcoming anime adaptation of Masakuni Igarashi’s romantic comedy manga, Tune into the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune). The series is slated to premiere in 2026, with a promotional video featuring Yasuda and key staff members having already been streamed. Yasuda Takes Lead Role as Arisu Yamabuki The announcement solidifies Rikuya Yasuda’s position in a leading role for the anticipated 2026 anime. Yasuda will portray Arisu Yamabuki, a high school sophomore dedicated to finding a mysterious radio host known only as “Apollo,” whose broadcasts provided him…

A television anime adaptation of Takashi Itsuki and Hisaya Shiraiwa’s “Ganglion” manga is set to debut on October 3. The announcement was made on Friday with the opening of an official website for the series. This adaptation promises to bring the unique work-related drama, set in early 2000s Tokyo, to a wider audience. What is “Ganglion” About? The Plot and Premise “Ganglion” is described as a work-related drama, offering a somewhat nostalgic and poignant tale of a salaryman combatant. The story unfolds in Tokyo during the early 2000s and centers on Isobe, a fighter for “Ganglion Co, Ltd.,” a company…

WWWave Corporation officially unveiled the main promotional video for the television anime adaptation of Takuya Shinjō’s manga, Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun (Don’t Touch Kotesashi), announcing its premiere date of October 5, 2025. The new promo video offers a closer look at the series, which is set to debut on Tokyo MX and BS11 in censored broadcast versions, with a partially censored “Deregula Version” available on AnimeFesta and other streaming services. An advanced screening event for the anime is also scheduled to take place in Tokyo on September 28. Delving into the Plot of Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun The Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun anime centers…

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!” (Yasei no Last Boss ga Arawareta!) is officially scheduled to premiere on October 4, 2025, bringing the popular light novel series to screens. Accompanying the anime’s debut is a new video game adaptation, A Wild Last Boss Appeared! ~Black-Winged Survivor~, which will launch with full English language support across multiple platforms. The anime series will begin its broadcast on Tokyo MX on October 4 at 10:30 p.m. JST, with subsequent airings on BS Asahi and Kansai TV on October 5. Meanwhile, fans can dive into the game, A Wild…

Sony Pictures Classics has announced that the wide North American theatrical release of acclaimed filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda’s new anime film, “Scarlet,” will be postponed to early 2026. The film was originally slated for a wide release on December 12, 2025. Despite the delay for general audiences, “Scarlet” is still scheduled for a limited awards-qualifying run in North America this year, and will premiere at several prestigious film festivals. Strategic Shift for Awards Season The decision to move the wide release is seen as a strategic play to bolster the film’s chances during the upcoming awards season. Sony Pictures Classics, known…

Fans of the supernatural romance series Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits-, also known as Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi, can anticipate its second season arriving in October 2025. While the anime is gearing up for an autumn release, the artist for the upcoming season’s opening theme song has not yet been officially announced. The highly anticipated continuation was a topic of excitement at Otakon 2025, where “Kakuriyo S2” was highlighted among the most anticipated anime for October. Although the specific date of October 1st, 2025, has been circulated, official announcements have broadly confirmed an October debut within the Fall 2025 anime…

The “light anime” adaptation of Akira Iwafune’s fantasy light novel series, Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru (Potions Will Save Me), is officially set to premiere on October 2. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a teaser trailer, building anticipation for the upcoming series. What is ‘Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru’? Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru is an isekai fantasy story that originated as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in April 2014, concluding in September 2024. Shufunotomo later began publishing the print light novel series in April 2015 with illustrations by Sunaho Tobe, releasing 10 volumes as…