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BLUE LOCK has announced that the anime will return for a third season, currently in production, featuring the Neo Egoist League arc. It was also revealed that BLUE LOCK will be adapted into a live-action film, set for a nationwide release in Japan during Summer 2026 to coincide with the World Cup. Both announcements were made at BLUELOCK EGOIST FESTA 2025, following the success of the anime’s second season and the film BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-. The creators of the series expressed the

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has surpassed $70 million at the U.S. box office, setting a new record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for an anime. This beats Pokémon: The First Movie’s $31.0 million from 1999, which adjusts to around $60 million in 2025. With Sunday’s actuals still pending, the film's weekend gross has been updated to $70.6 million. Infinity Castle has earned over $386 million worldwide, and it’s only a matter of time before it surpasses its predecessor

The anime "Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle" has released a new trailer, revealing its October 7 premiere date and theme songs. Kucci will perform the opening theme song, "Liar," while Cidergirl will handle the ending theme, "Kagero." The series is also set to air for two cours. The main staff includes: Original Work：Hiromu Original Character Design：raemz Director: Yuji Tokuno Series Structure： Naruhisa Arakawa Script：Hiromu, Narhisa Arakawa Character Design： Sumie Kinoshita Animation Produ

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has shattered U.S. box office records for an anime, earning $33.0 million on its opening day (including $11 million from Thursday previews). It surpasses Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero's $10.9 million debut and Pokémon: The First Movie's $31.0 million weekend record from 1999 (around $60 million adjusted for inflation). With Saturday and Sunday figures still pending, Infinity Castle is set to extend its record further. The film also outperformed Muge

The beloved anime Assassination Classroom is making a comeback with new content to celebrate its 10th anniversary. A movie titled “Minna no Jikan” is set to premiere in Japan on March 20, 2026, featuring stories that were not included in the original series. Studio Lerche is returning for the film, with Masaki Kitamura stepping in as director, replacing Seiji Kishi. Assassination Classroom screenwriter Makoto Uezu and character designer Aya Higame (Toilet-bound Hanako Kun) round out the confirme

Weekly Shonen Jump has published the debut chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo (stylized as Jujutsu Kaisen≡), a new limited manga series created by Gege Akutami, the original author of Jujutsu Kaisen, and Yuji Iwasaki, the artist behind Cipher Academy. Previously announced, the series is now officially confirmed as a spinoff of Jujutsu Kaisen. Check out the PV below. In a separate project, the horror author Yumeaki Hirayama was announced to be writing a Jujutsu Kaisen spinoff novel at a future date

BanG Dream!'s Mugendai Mewtype (Yumemita) band has dropped a music video for their song "Tuning." The band is also set to star in a TV anime titled BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita, scheduled for release in 2026. They plan to launch a Blu-ray compilation of their 1st to 3rd live performances and a 15-song album featuring four new tracks, with the limited edition including Blu-ray footage from their 4th live. Mugendai Mewtype (Yumemita) is a virtual all-girl band from the BanG Dream! franchise. They debuted

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans light novel is getting an anime adaptation set to release in January 2026. A teaser visual and trailer were also revealed along with the main cast and staff, and an ending theme song. A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans – Teaser Visual Studio asread is animating the series with Akira Iwanaga as director. Katsuhiko Takayama is in charge of series composition, with Maiko Okada doing the character designs, and Makoto Miyazaki is composing the

The Witch Hat Atelier anime has announced a delay in its broadcast, originally planned for 2025, now rescheduled for 2026. On X (formerly Twitter), the series' staff shared the following update: ＜Notice of Broadcast Schedule Change＞ The TV anime “Witch Hat Atelier” will now air in 2026 to ensure the highest possible quality and fully capture its charm. We sincerely apologize to everyone eagerly awaiting the broadcast. Our team is working with dedication and care on the production. Updates wil

The anime "My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's" unveiled a new main trailer on Thursday, featuring the ending theme song “Like Gravity” by BONNIE PINK and confirming its October 6 premiere date. Studio SUNRISE is handling the animation. Nobuyoshi Habara is directing the series, with Kunihiko Okada writing the series composition. Hirona Okada serves as the character designer, while Satoshi Igarashi is composing the music. The opening theme, “Issen” (Flash) by VESPERBELL, can be

The anime "A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace" has unveiled a new key visual, announced two additional cast members, and confirmed an October 6 premiere date. Saori Hayami and Sumire Uesaka will play Yuzuki Hazama and Nagomi Hayachine, respectively. The rest of the cast includes:Yuko Natsuyoshi as Nana Futami Sora Amamiya as Kaede Satou Miku Ito as Mizuki Hazama Yu Kobayashi as Arisa Nashida Eriko Matsui as Toko Nodate Miharu Hanai as Nekonote A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace –

The first trailer for Chained Soldier Season 2 debuted on Thursday, showcasing the commanders of the Demon Defense Force. The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2026, with animation by Passione × Hayabusa Film. The trailer reveals the commanders of the 10 squads: Konomi Tatara for the 1st Squad, Mira Kamiunten for the 2nd Squad, Belle Tsukiyono for the 3rd Squad, Yakumo Ezo for the 5th Squad, Tenka Izumo for the 6th Squad, Kyouka Uzen for the 7th Squad, Varvara Pilipenko for the 8th Squad

The upcoming anime A Star Brighter Than the Sun has released a new trailer, introducing another cast member and the ending theme song. Haruka Shiraishi will voice Subaru Kamishiro, and Wanuka performs the ending theme, "Saishin-wa." Studio KAI is bringing the series to life, set to premiere on October 2, 2025. Aya Kobayashi directs, Yasuhiro Nakanishi pens the script, Jin Feng Zeng designs the characters, and Miki Sakurai composes the music. The opening theme, "Stellar Days," is performed by Mot

The release date for The Barbarian's Bride anime has been officially postponed to April 2026 to “further enhance its quality.” Initially scheduled for October 2025, the animation is being produced by Studio Jumondo (known for Villainess Level 99), with Takayuki Tanaka directing. The official statement says: The voice cast includes: Sayumi Suzushiro as Serafina de Lavillant Satoshi Inomata as Veor Kana Hishikawa as Tsetsi Aki Toyosaki as Marcius You can hear them in the main trailer below:

Frontier Works has announced that the release of Heroic Songs: the Remix, an upcoming idol and city-building simulation game, has been delayed. Initially slated for September 15, the game will now launch on Steam on October 8, 2025, while the Nintendo Switch digital version is still set for November 27, 2025. The delay is intended to enhance the quality of the game. Opening Movie and Theme Song As part of the update, Frontier Works released the game’s opening movie on its official YouTube channe

The Magical Girl Raising Project Restart anime has announced a teaser trailer, its opening theme song, and a 2026 release date. Minori Chihara will perform the opening theme, “No tears here,” which she premiered live at the Animelo Summer Live 2025 “ThanXX!” event. The song is also highlighted in the newest trailer. SynergySP is bringing the series to life, with Hiroyuki Hashimoto returning as the director from the first Magical Girl Raising Project anime and Takao Yoshioka handling the scriptwr

The upcoming anime, Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spirits, has unveiled a main visual and trailer, showcasing new cast members, the opening and ending theme songs, and a preview set for October 5. The opening theme will be "Maho" by Caho, while the ending theme is "Family" by Yui Nishio. Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spirits – Visual Studio J.C. Staff is producing the animation, with Toshinori Fukushima directing. Toko

HoYoverse has revealed Genshin Impact Version Luna I: “Song of the Welkin Moon – Segue,” set to launch on September 10, 2025. This update kicks off the yearlong “Song of the Welkin Moon” series, introducing the highly anticipated Nod-Krai region, new characters, enhanced gameplay systems, and exciting rewards in celebration of the game’s fifth anniversary. The news was shared during the Genshin Impact Version Luna I Special Program. Nod-Krai and Story Expansion After finishing Natlan's storylin

The anime "With You, Our Love Will Make It Through" has unveiled a new character trailer, showcasing the ending theme song “Kimi ni Naretara” by Yoh Kamiyama. Alongside this, a new key visual featuring the four main characters was also revealed. Previously, the anime shared a trailer highlighting the opening theme, a new cast member, and announced its Japanese release date set for October 14, 2025. Global simulcast streaming is expected to follow soon after the Japanese broadcast. The character

Season 2 of Campfire Cooking in Another World has unveiled a new visual and trailer, introduced additional voice cast, and announced an October 7 premiere date. Studio MAPPA is handling the animation, with Kiyoshi Matsuda returning as director. Previously, visuals for Tsuyoshi, Fel, Sui, and Dora-chan were released. Crunchyroll has also confirmed it will stream the anime. The latest visual is now available. Campfire Cooking in Another World Season 2 – Main Anime Visual The anime's voice cast n

HoYoverse has revealed Honkai: Nexus Anima, the latest addition to the Honkai franchise, and has begun recruitment for its first closed beta. The “Nexus Bond Test” is open for registration on PC and iOS until September 12. Game Overview Honkai: Nexus Anima is a creature-collecting adventure strategy game where unseen bonds called “Nexus” connect opposing forces like Light and Dark or Life and Death. When these connections break, their energy spreads across the world as Anima. Players step into

The upcoming anime May I Ask For One Final Thing revealed a new trailer on Thursday, showcasing its opening and ending theme songs, as well as its October 3 premiere date. The opening theme, "Senjo no Hana," is performed by CHICO with Honeyworks, while the ending theme, "Inferior," is sung by Shiyui. The anime will be streamed on Crunchyroll, and the English-subbed trailer is available to watch. The voice cast consists of: Asami Seto as Scarlet el Vandimion Wataru Kato as Julius Von Pallista

Veteran voice actor Takaya Hashi, renowned for his work in anime, film, and dubbing, passed away from a heart attack on August 27 at the age of 72. The news was confirmed by Apte Pro, where he also served as president and CEO. Born in Tokyo on September 8, 1952, Hashi enjoyed a career spanning over four decades. His iconic roles include Toki in Fist of the North Star, Kakuzu in Naruto, Dogstorm/Inuarashi in One Piece, James Black in Detective Conan, Donovan Desmond in SPY×FAMILY, and Vearn in D

Tenko-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishojo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken, also known as Tenbin, is set to receive a TV anime adaptation in 2026. Ikumi Hasegawa will lend her voice to the main character, Haruki Nikaido. The anime was first announced on September 23 during the Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Festa livestream, and this marks the first update since the announcement. Check out the teaser video below. You can also take a look at the first teaser visual th

Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2 has unveiled a new key visual, along with its October 4 premiere date and theme song details. The sequel was announced right after Season 1 concluded, with Miyu Tomita joining the cast as Morion Ravry Nokanatika. The announcement, made on August 27, coincides with the anniversary of Sato and Hime’s wedding. The new opening theme, “Daybreak” by Sizuk, follows their work from Season 1. Meanwhile, the ending theme, “any if,” will be performed by Akari Kito, the Japan

After its successful premiere, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Movie 1 unveiled a new visual featuring the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho. Following its domestic release, Infinity Castle Movie 1 launched internationally on August 14 and has been rolling out worldwide. In North America, Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers can enjoy early screenings on September 9, with regular screenings starting on September 12. The film, once again animated by ufotable, is the first in

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 has released a new trailer showcasing Reno Ichikawa wielding his new Numbered Kaiju Weapon. Previously, the anime revealed visuals for Gen Narumi and Isao Shinomiya. Episode 19, titled “The Wall,” is the 7th episode of Season 2 and is set to premiere on August 30. In this episode, Reno, having successfully completed the one-month training period from the previous episode, embarks on his first battle with the Numbered Weapon. The new trailer highlights his action-packed debut

Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga wraps up today after more than four years of serialization. Debuting in April 2021, it inspired a 24-episode anime adaptation by Studio Drive that aired from Fall 2025 to Winter 2025. To mark the finale, special illustrations by Negi Haruba (The Quintessential Quintuplets, Go! Go! Loser Ranger) and Haruko Iizuka (the anime’s character designer) have been unveiled. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga, written and illustrated by Marcey Naito, ha

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is set to hit Japanese theaters on September 19, with an IMAX version premiering simultaneously at 61 locations across the country. To hype up the release, a new poster featuring Denji alongside the Shark Fiend Beam has been unveiled. Check out the new IMAX visual below. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc – New IMAX Visual Before the premiere, ABEMA will host a special program on September 5 at 8:00 PM. The event will be presented by comedian Kendo Kobayashi a

The upcoming My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me anime unveiled a key visual and a new trailer on Monday, featuring the October 4 premiere date and the opening and ending theme songs. Karubi Akami is singing the opening theme song while Kohana Lam is performing the ending theme. My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me – New Key Visual | October 4 Premiere The latest trailer highlights the voice cast which consists of: Haruki Ishiya as Akiteru Ooboshi Sayumi Suzushiro as Iroha Kohinat