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Romelia War Chronicle Anime's Trailer Reveals Additional Cast, October 2026 Premiere
Series casts Shoya Chiba, Gakuto Kajiwara, Shun Horie, Ryunosuke Watanuki
'Romelia Senki' Reveals Additional Cast, First Promo for Fall 2026
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Ryou Ariyama's Romelia Senki (Romelia War Chronicle) light novel revealed additional cast and first promotional video on Friday. The anime series will run for two cours on Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto in October 2026. Cast Granbell von Andre: Shouya Chiba (Koori no Jouheki) Ragnbell von Gyunos: Gakuto Kajiwara (Black Clover) Otterheim von Berak: Ryuunosuke Watanuki (Mob Psycho 100) Kyleren von Grenstorm: Shun Horie (Boku n...
'Isekai Tensei Soudouki' Unveils Additional Cast, Main Staff, First Promo, Winter 2027 Premiere
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Ryousen Takami's Isekai Tensei Soudouki (Multi-Mind Mayhem) novel unveiled additional cast, the main staff, the first key visual (pictured), and first promotional video on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. Cast Seilune: Yukari Anzai (Silent Witch) Oka Sanai: Takashi Matsuyama (Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai) Oka Masaharu: Satoshi Inomata (Kami no Tou: Koubou-sen) Selina Savaran: Ayasa Itou (Maou no Musum...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 27-August 2
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 , The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch make list
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 27-August 2
Nippon Ichi's Village in the Shade Switch 2 version debuts at #3, Switch Version at #7, PS5 version at #11
Live-Action 'Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun' BL Series' Trailer Previews Ending Song
Chihiro performs ending theme song "Honeyy" for August 13 show
'Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi' Unveils Additional Cast Pair, Theme Song, Third Trailer
The official website for the Made in Abyss anime series revealed a pair of additional cast members, the theme song, and a third trailer for the Mezameru Shinpi (Awakening Mystery) anime movie on Friday. The movie is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on October 23. Tepasté: Sumire Morohoshi (Yakusoku no Neverland) Cravagli: Takanori Hoshino (Mob Psycho 100 II) Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope (Gachiakuta) is performing the theme song "Chain of the Abyss," which is previewed...
Shingo Natsume, Madhouse's ghost – end of night Original Anime Film Unveils Teaser, Cast
Mayu Hotta, Issei Takahashi play film's leads
Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi Anime Film Unveils Trailer, Cast, Theme Song
Video previews theme song "Chain of the Abyss" by Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope
'Ghost: Yoru no Hate' Reveals Main Cast Pair, Third Teaser Trailer
The official website for the Ghost: Yoru no Hate original anime movie revealed the main cast and a third teaser trailer on Friday. The movie is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on February 11, 2027. Actors Mayu Hotta (Blue Thermal) and Issei Takahashi (Mimi wo Sumaseba) are starring as Nike and Masu, respectively. Rock band Hitsujibungaku (Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season, [Oshi no Ko] 2nd Season) is performing six songs for the movie, including the theme song. The insert song "Sugar"...
2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film Opens at #3
Chiikawa anime film drops to #2, 5th live-action Kingdom film to #5
Manga Plus Adds Simulpub of Sango Honda's Finding the Invisible Star Manga
Manga launched on Shonen Jump+ service on Thursday
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 23 Million Units
Switch 2 sells 3.82 million units in fiscal year's 1st quarter for total of 23.68 million as of June 30
Kindergarten Wars Anime Casts Sumire Morohoshi
Morohoshi plays Una in spring 2027 series
Light Novel 'Destiny Unchain Online' Gets TV Anime
An official X (formerly Twitter) account opened for a television anime adaptation of resn and Yachimoto's Destiny Unchain Online: Kyuuketsuki Shoujo to Natte, Yagate "Aka no Maou" to Yobareru you ni Narimashita (Destiny Unchain Online: How I Became the Crimson Devil) light novel on Friday. Yachimoto drew an illustration to commemorate the announcement (pictured). resn began penning the adventure fantasy story on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in May 2020 before transferring it t...
'Giant Ojousama' Announces Main Staff, Winter 2027 Premiere
An official website opened for the television anime adaptation of Q Nikumura's Giant Ojousama manga and revealed the main staff and a teaser visual (pictured) on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. Staff Director: Hiroshi Ikehata (Witch Watch) Assistant Director: Katsuya Ooshima (Tongari Boushi no Atelier episode director) Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Hajime Mitsuda (Akiba's Trip The Animation) Series Composition, Script: Yuu Satou (Haite Kudasai,...
Giant Ojō-sama TV Anime Reveals Visual, Staff, January 2027 Premiere
Hiroshi Ikehata directs anime of Nikumura Q's manga at Tatsunoko Production
Destiny Unchain Online Novels/Manga Get TV Anime
K MANGA publishes Yachimoto's manga of resn's original story in English
Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun Film Streams Opening Sequence
Film opens in Japan on September 11
Dara-san of Reiwa Anime Streams Creditless Video for Special Ending Song for 'Gun Valsey's Theme'
Masaaki Endoh performed special ending for 6th episode on Thursday
Shueisha Launches Manga Million Digital Platform Worldwide With Titles in 100+ Languages
Application has over 1 million pages of translated manga from 400 titles including ONE PIECE, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom, Oshi No Ko, Nana , more
From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members
Shinichirō Kamio, Rina Kawaguchi, Hiroki Takahashi join anime's cast in episode 7
New 'Ghost in the Shell' TV Anime Announces Additional Cast Pair
The official website for the new Koukaku Kidoutai (The Ghost in the Shell) television anime announced an additional pair of cast on Thursday. The new TV anime premiered on Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. on Kansai TV and Fuji TV affiliates. Voice actresses Aya Hisakawa (Dragon Ball Daima) and Nina Kumagaya (Yowamushi Pedal) are joining the cast as Annapuna and Unipuma, respectively. Moko-chan (Dandadan assistant director) is helming the anime at Science SARU. Toh EnJoe (Godzilla: S.P) is handling the seri...
Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine's Print Circulation Falls Below 1 Million Copies for 1st Time
Japan Magazine Publishers Association: No more magazines in Japan above 1 million in circulation