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Hayate, a joint venture established by Aniplex and Crunchyroll, has acquired all outstanding shares of animation studio Lay-duce, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction marks Hayate's first equity investment in an animation production studio and signals a strategic shift toward vertically integrated production capabilities. Founded to develop anime content for global audiences—primarily distributed via Crunchyroll's international streaming platform—Hayate has... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/S5KUxpV

The official website of the Doko yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e (To You in the Beyond) movie revealed the main cast, additional staff, a teaser visual (pictured right), and a second teaser trailer on Sunday. The anime movie adapting Akiko Abe's mystery romance novel will premiere in theaters in Japan on October 9. Cast Kazuki Tsukigase: Hiiro Ishibashi (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) Nanao Aika: Anna Nagase (Summertime Render) Mikiya Ozaki: Simba Tsuchiya (Ballroom e Youkoso) Takatsu: Hirosh... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/nVyGmeW

The official X (formally Twitter) of the Akane-banashi television anime revealed an additional pair of cast on Saturday. The anime series adapting Yuuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue's drama performance arts manga will begin airing on TV Asahi's IMAnimation programming block, followed by BS Asahi and AT-X at 11.30 p.m. on April 4. Voice actors Fumihiko Tachiki (Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen) and Hiroaki Hirata (Sanda) are joining the cast as Zensho Arakawa and Ikken Arakawa, respectively. Ayu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6lRy7gJ

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Nyannyan Factory's Yani Neko (Chainsmoker Cat) manga revealed additional cast and a key visual (pictured) on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 at 12:30 a.m. every Thursday, starting on July 3. Cast Masuko Etsushimaru: Misato Matsuoka (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?) Kaoruko Nishi: Ayaka Shimizu (Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite) Ouya Ootani: Tetsu Inada (Silent Witch) Aruko Sakai: Shiori Izawa (Chainsaw Man)... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/3Op1aBn

Mayu Murata's Honey Lemon Soda will conclude in the May 2026 issue of Ribon Magazine on April 3. The 124th chapter will mark the end of its 10-year serialization. Murata began serializing the school romance manga in Ribon Magazine in December 2015. Shueisha shipped the 30th volume in December 2025 and will release the 31st and final volume on May 25. Honey Lemon Soda has a cumulative circulation of over 16 million copies. Produced by J.C.Staff, the first season aired in Winter 2025 and con... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/9oNA62I

Production company VAP announced a second season for the The Fable television anime on Thursday. The new season will adapt the Yamaoka-hen (Yamaoka Arc). The official website also revealed the returning cast and staff, along with a teaser visual (pictured). Voice actors Kazuyuki Okitsu, Miyuki Sawashiro, Kana Hanazawa, Akio Ootsuka, and Tetsuo Komura are reprising their roles from the first season. Ryousuke Takahashi (Soukou Kihei Votoms) returns to direct at Tezuka Productions. Produced by Tezu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SNfj3h6

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club (Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club) project announced a television anime on Tuesday, scheduled to premiere in January 2027. The Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club Movie: Bloom Garden Party 3DCG movie will open in Japanese theaters on May 8. ODD No. Inc. launched the project through the Link! Like! Love Live! smartphone app in April 2023. The unit released its first single Dream Believe... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/dHjshan