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'Kino no Tabi' Creator Duo Begins New Light Novel
Publishing company Kadokawa announced on Friday that author Keiichi Sigsawa and illustrator Kouhaku Kuroboshi, the duo behind the Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World (Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World) light novel, will launch a new light novel titled Drifted: John Smith no Edo Hyouryuu Kitan. Mobile online game developer coly is credited for the original concept. The first volume will be published under the Dengeki Bunko imprint on November 10. Sigsawa began penning Kino no Tabi: The Beaut...
The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure Film's New Video Reveals Bi Clan's Cast
Nobuo Tobita, Kumiko Watanabe, Hirofumi Nojima join cast
Idol Group i☆Ris to End Activities in 2027
Voice actress idol unit i☆Ris announced on Sunday on their official website that they will end their activities at the end of 2027, coinciding with the group's 15th anniversary and marking the conclusion of their 15-year journey. In a statement, the staff apologized for the sudden announcement and thanked the fans and everyone involved with the group. They said the five members and staff have been talking it over since last year after the group's 10th anniversary in 2022."We will...
Kino's Journey Light Novel Duo Launch New Supernatural Novel Series
Writer Keiichi Sigsawa, illustrator Kouhaku Kuroboshi to launch Drifted ~John Smith no Edo Hyōryū Kitan~ on November 10
Godzilla Minus Zero Film Streams Final Trailer
Sequel to Godzilla Minus One opens in Japan on November 3, N. America on November 6
'Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi' Reveals Main Cast, 2027 Debut
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi (Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend) manga revealed the main cast and a key visual (pictured) on Sunday. The anime series will premiere in 2027. Voice actors Rina Kawaguchi (Witch Watch) and Tomoya Itou (Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru) are starring as Noa Saotome and Rihito Ootsuka, respectively. Shinsuke Yanagi (Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun, Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta) is directing...
Noa Is My Senior, and My Friend TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, 2027 Debut
Rina Kawaguchi, Tomoya Itō star in series from feel. animation studio
i☆Ris Voice Actress Idol Unit to Disband at End of 2027
Group also marks 15th anniversary next year
Yasuki Tanaka's Ghost Fixers Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Manga from Summer Time Rendering author launched in March 2024.
Boichi's The Marshal King Manga Ends on October 16
Manga resumed after 9-month hiatus on September 4
Marvel, Kadokawa Launch 5 New Manga as Part of Partnership
Manga about Iron Man, Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen, Deadpool, Venom launched on Sunday
The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure Film Streams Video Highlighting Jinshi, Maomao
Film to reveal new character videos for next 3 days
'Shishite Ikiru SSS-kyuu Hunter' Reveals Additional Cast, Ending Theme, Second Promo
The official website of the television anime adaptation of Sinnoa and Bill K's SSS-Class Revival Hunter webtoon revealed additional cast members, ending theme artists, and a second promotional video on Sunday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027 on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block. Cast Flame Emperor: Toshiki Masuda (Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season) Black Witch: Megumi Han ([Oshi no Ko]) Paladin: Sayaka Kinoshita (Boku no Hero Academia) Countess: Risa Shimizu (Sh...
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Anime Reveals 8 More Cast, 2nd Promo Video, Ending Theme Artists
Toshiki Masuda, Megumi Han, Shunsuke Sakuya, more join cast for January series
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Also Streams on Hulu in U.S. on October 11
Crunchyroll to stream anime on October 11, Netflix on October 17
Blazblue: CentralFiction Fighting Game Gets Release on PS5
PS5 version will have rollback netcode, cross-play with PC, 4 new text languages
Japanese Studio Creative Freaks to Lead Production on Sentinel 6 Anime Executive Produced by NBA, NFL Players Michael Carter-Williams, Jamaal Williams
"Afro-futurist sci-fi adventure" series planned to have 11-12 episodes
New 'Naruto' Manga 'Shadow Rising' Announced
The Naruto: What's Next? panel at New York Comic Con 2026 announced on Saturday that Masashi Kishimoto will launch a new Naruto manga titled Naruto: Shadow Rising, revealing a super teaser announcement video. The new series is part of Project Rasengan, a three-year timeline of upcoming releases within the Naruto franchise. Currently announced projects include a crossover anime series, a mobile game, and a card game. More information on the new manga will be revealed at Jump Festa 2027. Kis...
'Naruto x Ninkuu' Crossover Anime Announced
The "Naruto: What's Next?" panel at New York Comic Con 2026 announced a brand new four-episode crossover anime based on Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto manga and Kouji Kiriyama's Ninkuu manga on Saturday. The Naruto franchise's official website opened a new page, revealing the main cast, staff, theme songs, a teaser visual (pictured above), and teaser promotional video. Cast Naruto Uzumaki: Junko Takeuchi (Hunter x Hunter) Fuusuke: Rica Matsumoto (Pokemon) Sasuke Uchiha...
One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime's 2nd Part Reveals January 2027 Debut in Video
JAM Project returns to perform new opening theme
Naruto Mobile Game to Get Worldwide Release; Naruto Card Game Reveals Demo, Release Dates
Studio Pierrot produces trailer for card game, launching officially in June 2027
Masashi Kishimoto to Launch New Naruto Manga
More details to be revealed at Jump Festa '27 event on December 19-20
Naruto Gets Crossover Anime With Ninku Franchise
Boruto, Ninku director Noriyuki Abe directs crossover series
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 21-27
Derby Stallion 2 debuts at #1