Author: AnimeNEET

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…

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Japanese: Okiraku Ryōshu no Tanoshii Ryōchi Bōei: Seisan-kei Majutsu de Na mo Nakimura o Saikyō no Jōsai Toshi ni) has released its first visual and promotional video, confirming a 2026 premiere. The announcement also included details on the main voice cast, further building anticipation for the fantasy-isekai series. A Glimpse into the Optimistic Lord’s World The newly released promotional video offers fans a first look at the animated world of protagonist Van,…

Shoji Kawamori, the acclaimed creator behind iconic series like Macross and Aquarion, has unveiled additional cast details for his first original feature-length anime film, Meikyū no Shiori, officially titled Labyrinth in English. The film is set to premiere in Japanese theaters in January 2026, with a new teaser providing a closer look at the digital escape drama. Leading the Cast in a Digital Maze The recently announced main cast features a blend of established talent and fresh faces, bringing to life the film’s unique premise. Suzuka from the popular pop group Atarashii Gakko! will make her voice acting debut, taking…

Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has officially announced the acquisition of the highly anticipated anime film, Eiga Senpai wa Otokonoko: Ame Nochi Hare (Senpai is an Otokonoko: Sunshine After the Rain). The movie, which serves as a continuation of the popular Senpai is an Otokonoko television series, premiered in Japanese theaters on February 14, 2025, and will now be available to a global audience via Crunchyroll’s platform. This move by Crunchyroll solidifies its commitment to bringing fan-favorite anime content to its subscribers worldwide, following its previous streaming of the television series. Continuing the Beloved Crossdressing Romance Story The Senpai is an…

GKIDS has announced that it will screen the highly anticipated anime film 100 Meters (also known as Hyakuemu) across North American theaters on October 12-14, 2025, with an exclusive opening in Los Angeles on October 10. The screenings will feature both the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and an English dubbed version. North American Rollout and Special Los Angeles Engagement The nationwide theatrical run for 100 Meters is set for October 12-14, offering fans across the continent an opportunity to experience the sports drama. Ahead of this broader release, a special premiere screening will take place in Los Angeles…

Renowned voice actress Ryō Hirohashi has joined the cast of the newly adapted Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube anime, taking on the role of a kasa-obake, a traditional Japanese yokai, in a recent episode. The casting announcement was made on August 28, 2025, following the broadcast of the episode featuring her character on August 27, 2025, in Japan. Ryō Hirohashi Takes on a Supernatural Role Ryō Hirohashi, known for her versatile voice work in various anime, will portray a kasa-obake in the ongoing supernatural school series. This “monster of the week” character manifests as a one-eyed umbrella, a classic representation…