The Daily Anime

Japanese animation studio MAPPA will absorb its group company Contrail through a merger, consolidating management and legal responsibilities under MAPPA while maintaining Contrail's studio brand, according to a merger notice published in the Kanpo (Official Gazette) on February 25. Under the merger, MAPPA will inherit all rights and obligations of Contrail, and Contrail will be dissolved as a legal entity. However, Contrail's founder and director Sunao Katabuchi clarified on social me... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/h0H8tbU

The official website of the Beastars Final Season net anime unveiled new cast, opening theme, and the final promotional video for its second part on Saturday. The second part of the final season premieres on March 7, exclusively on Netflix worldwide. Cast Ten: Aya Endou (Jujutsu Kaisen) Miso: Wataru Takagi (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) Savon: Anri Katsu (Dorohedoro) Music composer Satoru Kousaki (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) is performing the opening theme song "LA FERALIA" which is previewed in... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/EDsCcf7

The official X (formerly Twitter) for Jun Mayuzuki's Kowloon Generic Romance manga announced that the series will conclude in the April 16th issue of Young Jump on Thursday. The 107th chapter marking the end of the manga nearly six-year run. Mayuzuki began drawing the sci-fi romance manga in Young Jump magazine in November 2019, a little over 1.5 years after concluding Koi wa Ameagari no You ni (After the Rain). Shueisha published the 11th volume in April 2025 and will release the 12th and... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/0lFytB7

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Ao (Kill Blue) announces a supporting pair of cast on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in April 2026. Voice actors Shouya Chiba (Enen no Shouboutai: San no Shou Part 2) and Yoshiki Nakajima (Dr. Stone: Stone Wars) are joining the cast as Kazuma Rindou and Eiji Rindou, respectively. Hiro Kaburagi (Great Pretender) is directing the anime at Cue. Miho Daidouji (... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/4S3KdJn

The official website of the Sayonara Lara (Goodbye, Lara) original television anime revealed a pair of additional cast and the first promotional video on Friday. The anime series will premiere in July 2026. Voice actors Rica Fukami (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon) and Ayumu Murase (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) are joining the cast as Grace and Luca, respectively. Takushi Koide (Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight assistant director) is helming the anime at Kinema Citrus. Anna Kawahara is handling the series... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/2hj8bLX

Streaming platform Netflix announced an anime adaptation of Hideaki Sorachi's Dandelion one-shot manga on Friday, revealing the main cast, production staff, and a teaser visual (pictured). The anime series will stream worldwide exclusively on Netflix in April 2026. Voice actors Chikahiro Kobayashi (Golden Kamuy) and Megumi Han ([Oshi no Ko]) are starring as Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane, respectively. Staff Director: Daisuke Mataga (Sabikui Bisco assistant director) Assistant Director: A... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/jR68v12

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Don Haruna's Replica datte Koi wo Suru. (Even a Replica Can Fall in Love) revealed the additional cast, staff, second main visual (pictured), theme songs, and the second main promotional video on Thursday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on AT-X at 11:30 p.m., followed by Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, and other networks on April 7. Cast Ritsuko Hironaka: Yuuki Takada (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon) Suzumi Mori: Kaori Nazuka... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/xBAsuPk