Author: AnimeNEET

The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring (Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai) has released a new summer visual and a promotional video. These new assets highlight Ruri Hazakura, the Agent of Summer, and her bodyguard, Ayame Hazakura. Summer Visual Highlights The recently unveiled summer visual for Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring portrays Ruri Hazakura, the Agent of Summer, alongside her bodyguard, Ayame Hazakura. The artwork captures a vibrant scene set beneath a bright blue sky amidst lush greenery, depicting Ruri surrounded by various animals as she evokes the season of…

Tokyo, Japan – The latest Japanese television animation rankings for the week of June 23 to June 29, 2025, reveal a continued strong presence for long-running series and notable performances from special broadcasts. These ratings, compiled by Video Research in the Kanto region, represent the estimated percentage of the population watching a given program and do not include recorded viewings. Top-Ranked Anime Programs The top anime programs for the week showcased a mix of established favorites and a significant theatrical re-run. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc (Fuji TV, Sunday, June 29, 19:00, 150 min): 6.6% Sazae-san (Fuji…

The manga adaptation of “Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke” has officially gone on hiatus. The pause in serialization is to allow its creator, Ushio Shirotori, to recover following the birth of her second child. Fans can anticipate the manga’s return by winter, as indicated by Shirotori. Understanding the Hiatus The announcement regarding the hiatus was made by Ushio Shirotori herself on her X/Twitter account this past Saturday. This temporary cessation of new chapters is a direct result of Shirotori’s need for postpartum recovery. Such breaks, while sometimes frustrating for readers, are common in the manga industry, prioritizing the…

The manga adaptation of Natsu Hyūga’s novel, You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister (original Japanese title: Seijo ni Uso wa Tsūjinai), is set to begin a new series soon. The current “series” concluded in the August issue of Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Magazine on July 4, with the next issue expected to reveal the manga’s return date. Authored by Natsu Hyūga, with manga by Yo Asami and character designs by Chiho Shinishi, You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister follows Chloe, a priestess-in-training who secretly earns money at gambling dens due to her exceptional perception and memory. Her unique talents lead a…

The official website for the upcoming anime film Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- (With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-) has released a special music video for its theme song, “Zukan” (Guidebook/Illustrated Book), performed by the band SEKAI NO OWARI. The music video was produced by P.A. Works, the same studio animating the film. “Zukan” Music Video Showcases Film’s World The newly streamed special music video provides a fresh look at the visual style and atmosphere of Dive in Wonderland. It features the theme song “Zukan,” which was previously announced as the film’s main musical accompaniment.…

The highly anticipated sixth anime series adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara’s historical manga Kingdom has revealed three additional cast members who will join the ranks when the series premieres in October 2025. These new voice actors will portray members of the Hi Shin (Fei Xin) Unit within the Qin military. The newly announced cast members are: Shō Komura as Sou Jin Daichi Hayashi as Sou Tan Yuu Hayashi as Kan To The upcoming sixth season will focus on the battle between Qin and Zhao, with protagonist Xin taking up Wang Yi’s spear and charging into the battlefield. Kenichi Imaizumi returns as…

The acclaimed manga series, Unmei no Makimodo Shi – All Great Achievements Require Time, by Fūta Kimura, is set to receive a television anime adaptation. The announcement was made through the opening of an official website on Thursday, July 10, 2025, which also unveiled a super teaser visual, promotional video, and the main staff for the upcoming series. From Pages to Screen: The Journey of Unmei no Makimodo Shi Fūta Kimura’s Unmei no Makimodo Shi (also known as Destiny Rewinders or Fate Rewinder) initially debuted as a one-shot in January 2022 before beginning serialization in Shogakukan’s Coro Coro Comics magazine…

The manga series Dogsred, penned by Satoru Noda, has experienced several hiatuses, including at least one confirmed month-long break. These pauses in serialization are primarily attributed to the author’s health, specifically chronic bicep tendonitis. In September 2023, Dogsred went on a one-week hiatus because of Noda’s worsening bicep tendonitis. At that time, Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump magazine, where the manga is serialized, announced that Noda would be taking additional breaks in the future to manage his chronic condition and maintain the quality of his work. Further reports, including discussions on online forums, indicated a more extended break. A Reddit comment…

Netflix has officially announced the English dub cast for Yaiba: Samurai Legend (also known as Shin Samurai-den YAIBA), the new television anime adaptation of Gosho Aoyama’s Yaiba manga. The English dub, along with Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese dubs, is set to become available starting August 15, 2025. The core English voice cast for the highly anticipated series includes: Erica Mendez as Yaiba Rebecca Wang as Sayaka Craig Lee Thomas as Kenjuro Christopher Corey Smith as Musashi Alan Lee as Onimaru The anime, produced by WIT Studio, debuted on April 5, 2025, in Japan on YTV, NTV, and their…

Contrary to recent speculation, the highly anticipated television anime adaptation of IWATOBINEKO’s romantic comedy manga, The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari), is officially slated for a 2025 premiere, not a delay to 2026. The announcement, accompanied by a teaser visual and commemorative illustration from the author, confirmed the supernatural rom-com’s jump to the screen for next year. Anime Adaptation Details Emerge The news of The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife receiving a TV anime adaptation first surfaced with an official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opening to…

Manga Up! Global, Square Enix’s digital manga service, has officially added Coma Hashii’s manga adaptation of Yuuri Seo’s novel series, The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband (also known as Seijo ga “Amayakashite Kureru Yasashii Danna-sama” o Boshū Shitara Kokuō Heika ga Rikkōho Shitekita), to its English-language offerings. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 10, 2025. About Manga Up! Global Manga Up! is a Japanese manga service launched in January 2017 by Square Enix. It hosts manga series published by Square Enix and also serializes original works, many of which are derived from other media. The English-language version of…

The popular shojo manga series Yona of the Dawn (Akatsuki no Yona) by Mizuho Kusanagi has announced a three-month hiatus, with its return slated for October 3, 2025. This break comes as the series progresses through its highly anticipated final arc. Hiatus Details and Return The hiatus was officially revealed in the 15th issue of Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine. Following the release of Chapter 271 in the July issue, the manga will pause serialization and resume with Chapter 272 in the magazine’s 21st issue. During this interim period, Hana to Yume magazine will feature a “look back” into the…

Fans of the popular supernatural comedy manga, The Vampire Dies in No Time (Kyūketsuki Sugu Shinu), can mark their calendars as the series is officially set to resume its serialization. The manga will return for a short-term concentrated publication, commencing in the 39th issue of Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine, scheduled to ship on August 28. This highly anticipated return follows an extended hiatus, providing a welcome update for its dedicated readership. Author’s Health and the Hiatus The manga’s recent prolonged break was primarily attributed to the health of its creator, Itaru Bonnoki. In May 2023, the manga had…

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Baban Baban Ban Vampire (ババンババンバンバンパイア) made its theatrical debut in Japan, securing the #5 spot at the box office during its opening weekend. The film, based on Hiromasa Okujima’s popular “bloody love-comedy” manga series, premiered on July 4, 2025. Box Office Performance and Reception Over its first three days in theaters, Baban Baban Ban Vampire sold approximately 100,000 tickets and amassed a total of 134,597,080 yen, equivalent to about US$922,800. According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, the film’s opening weekend gross placed it firmly in the top five. The Ryo Yoshizawa-starring feature also garnered a favorable…

The popular manga series “Solo Camping for Two” (Futari Solo Camp), written and illustrated by Yūdai Debata, has announced an indefinite hiatus due to the author’s health concerns. The announcement was made in this year’s 32nd issue of Kodansha’s Morning magazine. The magazine did not provide a specific date for the manga’s return, leaving fans awaiting further updates on Debata’s condition and the series’ resumption. “Solo Camping for Two” follows the adventures of Gen Kinokura, a 34-year-old solo camper who prefers his own company in the wilderness, and Shizuku Kusano, a 20-year-old novice camper he unexpectedly encounters. The series explores…

The animated adaptation of “Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu!”, a spin-off manga within the “Girls und Panzer” franchise, has unveiled its theatrical debut dates in Japan. The four-part anime will begin its Japanese theatrical screenings on December 26, 2025, with Act 1. Subsequent parts of the film series are scheduled to premiere on the following dates: Act 1: December 26, 2025 Act 2: January 30, 2026 Act 3: March 6, 2026 Act 4: April 10, 2026 The film series is based on the four-panel manga by Maruko Nii, which focuses on the daily lives of the “Girls…

Kadokawa has announced the English digital publication of three new manga titles: The Killer Cutie Next Door, Flirting with a Faux Tyrant in the Entertainment Biz, and From Bullied to Brawler: My After-Hours Education with the School’s Tough Girls. These releases underscore Kadokawa’s continued commitment to broadening its global reach and providing diverse content to English-speaking audiences through platforms like BookWalker Global. The Killer Cutie Next Door: An Assassin’s Normal Life Jay Kato’s The Killer Cutie Next Door (original title: Tonari no Koroshiya-chan) is set to launch in English chapter format on BookWalker Global starting July 12. The manga follows…

The upcoming prequel anime film As One, based on Square Enix’s Starwing Paradox arcade game, has unveiled its theme song, “Meguriboshi” (Wandering Star), in a newly released full trailer. The song is performed by RUKI, the solo artist moniker of Ruki Shiroiwa, a member of the popular boy group JO1. Shiroiwa also takes on the role of the film’s main protagonist, Yō. Film Details and Premiere As One is slated to premiere in Japanese theaters on August 22, 2025. The movie serves as a prequel, presenting an original story set two decades prior to the events of the Starwing Paradox…

The upcoming anime series DIGIMON BEATBREAK, set to premiere in October 2025, has officially announced its main voice cast, featuring prominent voice actors Miyu Irino and Megumi Han. Miyu Irino will take on the role of the 15-year-old high school freshman protagonist, Tomorou Tenma. Irino has a notable career, having voiced characters such as Jinta in AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Akito in Code Geass content, Ritsu in Mob Psycho 100, and Sora in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. He previously had a role in the Digimon franchise as Monzaemon in an episode of Digimon Ghost Game. Irino commented…

Toei Animation is officially streaming episodes of the beloved slapstick comedy anime series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo on its YouTube channel, offering fans free access to the English-dubbed version. This initiative is part of a “SUMMER WEEKEND SPLASH” event, making full episodes available every Saturday and Sunday. The streams are featured on the official Toei Animation YouTube channel, which caters to audiences in North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The channel has been actively uploading episodes, with recent additions including episodes 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the English dub, as of July 2025. This move allows both…