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Marco Kohinata's Akari Manga Wins French Prix Ouest-France Award
Akari is 1st Japanese title to win Quai des Bulles comic festival's award
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, One Piece, Kpop Demon Hunters Nominated for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
Also: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Novelist Ryū Murakami Dies at 74
Murakami wrote Love and Pop: Topaz II novel, which inspired 1998 film by Hideako Anno
Yukari Kaneko's Hanarabeez Original Character Gets 3-Episode Short Anime
1st episode of short anime about teeth's daily life by animation studio DLE streamed on Monday
Looney Tunes Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies at 46
Bauza died due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease according to records
The World's Strongest Witch Anime Casts Yukana, Azusa Tadokoro
Both new cast members voice characters debuting on episode 4 on Wednesday
'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill' Season 3's 3rd Video Unveils New Arc, More Cast
"Fujimiya Family Arc" starts in episode 6 on November 1
The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom Anime Casts Minori Fujidera
Fujidera joins cast of January 2027 series as Rina
'Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru 3rd Season' Unveils Additional Cast, Third Promo for Fujimiya Family Arc
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Miraijin A's Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru: Jakushou Ryouchi wo Uketsuida node, Yuushuu na Jinzai wo Fuyashiteitara, Saikyou Ryouchi ni Natteta (As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World) light novel unveiled additional cast, a third key visual (pictured), and the third promotional video for the third season on Monday. The new arc is scheduled to premiere on November 1 at 11:30 p...
Goddess of Victory: Nikke Game Gets New Manga Adaptation
New series focused on Goddess squad launches in winter
New Live-Action Street Fighter Film Drops to #4 in the U.S.
Film earned estimated US$8.6 million in 2nd weekend, a 72.1% drop
Patlabor EZY Anime Gets Novelization in 2027
Maburaho , Kämpfer novels author Toshihiko Tsukiji writes adaptation
Rainy Day Serenade Manga Gets Spinoff Series in November
Namidaame to Serenade: Gaiden launches on November 25
'Houseki no Kuni' Creator Launches New Manga
The December 2026 issue of Monthly Afternoon magazine announced on Friday that manga creator Haruko Ichikawa will launch a new sci-fi manga, titled Cosmic Mimimi, in the magazine next issue, scheduled for a November 25 release. Haruko is best known for Houseki no Kuni (Land of the Lustrous), which ran in Monthly Afternoon magazine from October 2012 to April 2024. The 13th and final volume went on sale on November 2024. Kodansha USA licensed the manga in October 2016 and published the 13th volum...
Yen Press Licenses Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie: Extra Round!, 'And Thus, the Wizard Noi Garené Became a Bride 100 Years Later,' 8 More Titles
Also: Secret: Homicide Edition , About a Place in the Kinki Region , more
BanG Dream! It's MyGo!!!!! // Ave Mujica Anime's 2nd Teaser Unveils January 8 Debut
Sequel TV anime to air in NTV's "Friday Anime Night" block
‘Ousama no Propose’ Reveals Lead Cast, 2027 Debut
The Fantasia Bunko Daikanshasai 2026 event revealed the main cast and a teaser visual (pictured) for the television anime adaptation of Koushi Tachibana’s Ousama no Propose (King’s Proposal) light novel on Sunday. The anime series will premiere in 2027. Rie Takahashi (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!) is starring as the lead character Saika Kuozaki. Tachibana (Date A Live) began penning the action fantasy light novel with illustrations by Tsunako under Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imp...
King's Proposal Anime Unveils 2027 Debut, Lead Cast, Teaser Visual
Rie Takahashi stars as Saika Kuozaki
'Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen' Season 3 in Production
The Fantasia Bunko Daikanshasai 2026 event announced a third season for the Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen (Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World) anime series on Sunday, revealing the main staff, cast, and a teaser visual (pictured). Staff Director, Series Composition: Yuki Inaba (Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen Season II) Character Design: Kaori Yoshikawa (Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudou) Studio: Studio Palette, Silve...
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Anime Gets 3rd Season, Reveals Returning Cast & Staff
2nd season director Yuki Inaba, character designer Kaori Yoshikawa return for new season
Date A Live F Last Date Anime Reveals Film Format, March 26, 2027 Opening in Teaser Video
2 returning staff members also announced
'Akane-banashi 2nd Season' Reveals Additional Cast, Teaser Promo
The special livestream presentation for the television anime adaptation of Yuuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga revealed a pair of additional cast, key visual (pictured), and teaser promotional video for the second season on Sunday. The anime series will begin airing on the IMAnimation programming block on TV Asahi's 24 affiliate stations, as well as BS Asahi and other stations in January 2027. Voice actors Taku Yashiro (Fumetsu no Anata e) and Youji Ueda (Sousou no Fr...
Akane-banashi Season 2 Anime Reveals More Cast, Teaser Trailer
Key visual also revealed ahead of new season's January 2027 debut
Nigozyu Plans to End The Detective Is Already Dead Novels in 15th Volume
Light novel series debuted in November 2019