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At the elite Shuchiin Academy, student council president Miyuki Shirogane and vice president Kaguya Shinomiya are admired as the perfect couple. Both are brilliant, proud, and secretly in love with each other. But instead of confessing, they engage in a psychological war of wits, each trying to manipulate the other into admitting their feelings first—because in their minds, whoever confesses first loses. Each episode unfolds as a series of strategic mind games, misunderstandings, and comedic battles, with supporting characters like the chaotic Chika Fujiwara, stoic Ishigami, and sweet Miko Iino adding layers of absurdity and charm. As the series progresses, the emotional stakes rise, and the games give way to genuine vulnerability, making the eventual confessions all the more satisfying.

In a world where Heaven and Hell are locked in war, the demons are losing ground. To turn the tide, the demon Masatora Akutsu is sent to Earth undercover as a high school student. His mission? Recruit charismatic humans to join Hell’s ranks and restore morale. But things go sideways when he meets Lily Amane, a beautiful and seemingly innocent girl. Masatora falls for her instantly and tries to recruit her—only to discover she’s actually an undercover angel tasked with hunting demons. She defeats him, spares his life, and places a magical collar on him that forces him to obey her every command. As Masatora plots to break free and Lily schemes to use him to reform Heaven, their relationship grows increasingly complicated. Beneath the manipulation and rivalry, genuine feelings begin to emerge—much to Lily’s embarrassment and Masatora’s confusion.

Guilty Crown takes place in a dystopian Japan in 2039, a decade after the Apocalypse Virus outbreak during the “Lost Christmas” incident. The nation is now controlled by a militarized organization called GHQ. The story centers on Shu Ouma, a high school student who acquires the Power of the King, enabling him to draw out “Voids,” which are physical representations of people’s hearts. After encountering Inori Yuzuriha, a singer and member of the resistance group Funeral Parlor, Shu becomes involved in a rebellion against GHQ. As Shu faces challenges of leadership, betrayal, and the weight of his power, he must choose between protecting his loved ones or risking everything to save Japan.

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. Studio Production I.G is back in action, with Studio Khara once again handling the creature designs. The anime has already unveiled its theme songs through two trailers. Aurora performs the opening song, “You Can’t Run From Yourself,” while OneRepublic returns with the new ending track, “Beautiful Colors.” Naoya Matsumoto's manga Kaiju No. 8 started serialization in July 2020 on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform, with 15 volumes released by March. The series concluded this week with Chapter 129. Viz Media handles its English publication. The franchise's game adaptation, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, has surpassed 750,000 million pre-registrations and is set for a worldwide release on August 31.

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, has come to an end, accompanied by special illustrations from Haruko Iizuka and Negi Haruba. The series, originally published as a one-shot in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, began regular serialization in April 2021. Kodansha USA handles the English publication, while Crunchyroll streams the anime adaptation. The story revolves around Uryu Kamihate, a young boy aspiring to enter medical school. He ends up at the Amagami Shrine as his foster home, where he meets the three charming sisters, Yae, Yuna, and Asahi. To his surprise, he is told he must marry one of the sisters and inherit the shrine, setting the stage for a romantic comedy.

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 and feature guests such as Denji’s voice actor Kikunosuke Toya, comedians Crystal Noda (Magical Lovely) and Shogo (Tokyo Hoteison), freelance announcer Neki Matsuzawa, and Vivian Murakawa from the idol group CANDY TUNE. The program will take viewers behind the scenes at animation studio MAPPA, include comments from musician Kenshi Yonezu (who performs both the opening and ending themes), and provide the latest updates on the movie. Chainsaw Man Digest Edition & New Short Anime After the special, ABEMA will exclusively stream a digest version of the Chainsaw Man TV anime on the same day. This re-edited compilation condenses the 12-episode series into one special and includes a newly animated short called Chainsaw Biyori (Chainsaw Days), inspired by the manga’s bonus chapters. Other streaming platforms will start offering the digest edition from September 12. Chainsaw Biyori (Chainsaw Days) – New Short Anime Preview Images Studio MAPPA is handling the animation, with Tatsuya Yoshihara stepping in as director after Ryu Nakayama directed Season 1. The anime movie is set to debut in Japan on September 19, with international releases starting September 24. It will premiere in U.S. theaters on October 29, 2025. Tatsuki Fujimoto is the creator of the Chainsaw Man manga, which is divided into two parts, with the second part ongoing since July 2023. The MangaPLUS app publishes it in English, offering all chapters for free while using the app. Viz Media manages the physical releases. MAPPA’s channel summarizes The Reze Arc movie’s plot as follows: Denji, now “Chainsaw Man” with a devil’s heart, works as part of Special Division 4’s devil hunters. After a date with Makima, his dream girl, Denji takes shelter from the rain and meets Reze, a girl who works at a café.

In the dead of night, a mysterious website known as the Hell Correspondence becomes accessible—but only at midnight. Those consumed by vengeance can enter the name of someone they despise, and if accepted, that person will be dragged to hell by Ai Enma, the enigmatic Hell Girl. But there's a catch: the one who makes the request will also be condemned to hell after death. Each episode unfolds as a dark morality tale, exploring the twisted emotions behind revenge, injustice, and suffering. Ai Enma, eternally youthful and eerily calm, offers a straw doll with a red string. Pulling it seals the deal. Her companions—Wanyūdō, Hone Onna, and Ichimoku Ren—assist in investigating the target and carrying out the punishment. The series is episodic, yet gradually reveals Ai’s tragic backstory and the haunting reasons behind her role. It’s a chilling blend of supernatural horror and psychological drama, where every act of vengeance comes at a soul-shattering price.

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 Kohinata Tomori Kusunoki as Mashiro Tsukinomori Soma Saito as Ozuma Kohinata Kana Hanazawa as Sumire Kageishi Studio BLADE is bringing the light novel by Mikawa Ghost to life in an anime adaptation. Directed by Kazuomi Koga, with scripts by Toko Machida and character designs by Katsuyuki Sato, the anime released its second trailer last June. The light novel, first published in April 2019 with illustrations by Tomari, has been adapted into a manga by Hira Hiraoka, serialized in Square Enix’s Manga Up! magazine, and also available in English through Comikey. J-Novel Club, which licenses the light novel in English, describes the story: Akiteru, unlucky in love and scorned by every girl he meets, is focused on securing a spot for his game-development team at his uncle’s company. But his uncle gives him one condition—pretend to be his daughter’s boyfriend. This complicates things, especially with Iroha, his best friend’s sister, who loves to tease him. How will she react to the news?

The manga series "The Food Diary of Miss Maid" by Susumu Maeya is set to receive a TV anime adaptation, scheduled for release in 2026. Kana Ichinose will voice the lead character, Suzume Tachibana, who takes center stage in the teaser visual and trailer. The Food Diary of Miss Maid – Teaser Visual EMT Squared and Magic Bus are bringing the series to life, with Ryousuke Senbo directing. Natsuko Takahashi and Saeka Fujimoto are handling the scripts, Chiaki Abe is designing the characters, and Katsutoshi Kitagawa is in charge of the music composition. Maeya debuted the manga on Kodansha’s Comic Days digital platform in December 2019, spanning a total of four volumes. Kodansha USA is releasing the manga in English and describes the story as follows: What’s a maid to do when she suddenly finds herself stuck in Japan for a year? Eat, of course! Join maid-in-training Suzume Tachibana as she explores all kinds of Japanese food, from sweet treats like taiyaki and melon bread to savory snacks like takoyaki and onigiri! But be warned—while Suzume satisfies her cravings with one delicious delight after another, you might just find yourself getting hungry too! To celebrate the announcement of the Food Diary of Miss Maid anime adaptation, the manga creator also drew a special illustration: