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The Gintama Maruchibasu Festival event revealed additional staff, a key visual (pictured), theme song artists, and a promotional video for the television anime adaptation of 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei (3-Z Ginpachi Sensei) light novel on Saturday. The spin-off anime is scheduled to premiere on October 7 at 12:00 a.m. on TV Tokyo. Staff Art Director: Hitomi Yoshida (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) Color Design: Tomoe Takaya (Birdie Wing: Golf Girls' Story) Director of Photography: TOKUMORI Editor... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/9ljCtpr

The Gintama Maruchibasu Festival announced an anime movie adapting the Yoshiwara Enjou-hen (Yoshiwara In Flames arc) with new animations on Saturday. The official website also revealed a teaser visual (pictured) and a teaser trailer. The movie adapting Hideaki Sorachi's action comedy manga is scheduled to open in Japanese theatres in 2026. Staff Director: Naoya Andou (Paradox Live the Animation) Supervision: Youichi Fujita (Gintama director) Screenplay: Taku Kishimoto (Ousama Ranking) Chara... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/TSjrWoD

The Bandori! Summer Presentation 2025 announced a new anime movie for BanG Dream! Ave Mujica (Ave Mujica: The Die is Cast) on Thursday. The livestream event also confirmed that the previously announced BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! / Ave Mujica sequel will be a television anime. Produced by SANZIGEN, the Ave Mujica television anime aired in Winter 2025. The prequel BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!, aired in 13 episodes in Summer 2023. Crunchyroll streamed both the anime with subtitles. The two... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/kZpSIyn

The official website of the Wandance (Wondance) television anime revealed additional staff, and a main visual (pictured) on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in October 2025 at 11:45 p.m. on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W programming block. Staff Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Tasaki (No Game No Life: Zero), Taiki Imamura (Overlord II) Art Director: Youichi Watanabe (Cocoon: Aru Natsu no Shoujo-tachi yori) Art Design: Hideki Satou Color Design: Manami Sasa (Sakamoto... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/73mcrUj

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei's Himesama "Goumon no Jikan desu ('Tis Time for "Torture," Princess) series announced on Monday that the manga is scheduled to finish its serialization on August 19 with the 282nd chapter on the Shounen Jump+ site marking the series' six-year run. Haruhara and Hirakei began serializing the fantasy comedy manga on Shounen Jump+ in April 2019. Shueisha published the 17th volume on May 2. Shueis... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/qha5I1x

The official website of the Odd Taxi anime series announced two compilation movies on Thursday. The movies are commemorating the upcoming release of Baku Kinoshita and Kazuya Konomoto's Housenka (The Last Blossom) anime movie. The first movie compiles episodes 1 through 7, with the second movie featuring episodes 8 to 13. Both movies will screen in five theaters for a weekend, with the first movie screening on September 10 and 11, and the second on September 17 and 18. OLM produced the 13-e... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/JCQEzNc

The official website of the Kingdom anime series revealed five additional cast and the main visual (pictured) for the sixth season on Tuesday. The anime will premiere on October 5 at 12:10 a.m. on NHK TV. Cast Ako: Kouji Takeda (Baki) Mako: Dai Matsumoto (Naruto) Akakin: Shinnosuke Tachibana (Kuroshitsuji) Kitari: Yoshino Nanjo (Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack) Katari: Masaaki Mizunaka (Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria) Voice actor Teruyuki Tanzawa (Haikyuu!! 3rd Season) is replacing Takahiro Fuj... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/K14dszM

The official website of the Sakamoto Days television anime revealed additional cast, a new visual (pictured), and promo for Part 2 on Tuesday. The second part of the anime series adapting Yuuto Suzuki's action comedy manga began airing on July 15. Cast Nao Toramaru: Hisako Kanemoto (Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road) Jouichirou Kaji: Tomoaki Maeno (Dr. Stone) Shinaya: Tatsumaru Tachibana (Kuroshitsuji: Kishuku Gakkou-hen) Masaki Watanabe (Seikaisuru Kado) is helming the anime at TMS Entertainmen... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/qcRuKOe

The official website of the Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans - Urdr Hunt (Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Urdr Hunt) spin-off anime announced a new short anime movie for the Tekketsu no Orphans (Iron-Blooded Orphans) television anime on Friday. The short movie, subtitled Makuai no Kusabi (Wedge of Interposition), will premiere in theatres in Japan on October 31. The website also revealed a tenth anniversary special promotional video and a main visual for the Chiisana Chousensh... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/lP2WfBg

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kazune Kawahara's Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi (A Star Brighter Than the Sun) manga revealed additional cast, staff, the opening theme, a key visual (pictured), and the first promotional video on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on October 2 at 11:56 p.m. on TBS' 28 stations. Cast Hisui Onodera: Hina Youmiya (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) Youta Ayukawa: Taito Ban (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/X3xryc2

The official website of the Kusunoki no Bannin (The Keeper of the Camphor Tree) animated film revealed the main cast, additional staff, teaser visual (pictured), and trailer. The animated film adapting Keigo Higashino’s mystery novel will premiere in Japanese theaters on January 30, 2026. Actors Fumiya Takahashi (Black Clover: Mahou Tei no Ken) and Yuuki Amami (Meitantei Conan Movie 20: Junkoku no Nightmare) are starring as Reito Naoi and Chifune Yanagisawa, respectively. Staff Director: T... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Umdg12s

The official website of the Egao no Taenai Shokuba desu. (A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace) television anime announced three additional cast on Thursday. The anime series adapting Kuzushiro's comedy workplace manga will premiere on Tokyo MX, Iwate Menkoi TV, BS Asahi, and AT-X in October 2025. Cast Shiori Asakura: Iori Saeki (Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road) Ren Takizawa: Mamiko Noto (Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo) Wakako Tatsunami: Kukuko Inoue (Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu.)... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/C32ltRW

Production company Shochiku opened an official website for an original anime movie titled Paris ni Saku Etoile (L'etoile de Paris en fleur) on Friday. The website also revealed the main cast, production staff, and a teaser visual (pictured). The movie is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on March 13, 2026. Actress Ami Touma (Kagami no Kojou) is starring as Fujiko. Staff Original Work: Gorou Taniguchi (Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch), BNF, ARVO Director: Gorou Taniguchi Screenplay: Rei... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/q1wGYjz

Publishing company Kadokawa opened an official website for the Replica datte Koi wo Suru. (Even a Replica Can Fall in Love) television anime and revealed the main cast, staff, a teaser visual, and teaser promotional video on Thursday. The anime adapting Don Haruna's supernatural romance novel is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Voice actress Sumire Morohoshi (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!) is starring as Nao and Sunao Aikawa. Staff Director: Ryuuichi Kimura (Otonari ni Ginga) Series Composition: Tomo... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/dvnQjqK

The official website of the Chanto Suenai Kyuuketsuki-chan (Vampires chan Can't Suck Properly) television anime revealed additional cast pair, and a character promotional video on Wednesday. The anime series adapting Kyousuke Nishiki's comedy supernatural manga is scheduled to premiere in October 2025. Voice actors Katsumi Fukuhara (Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni) and Yuuya Hirose (Mato Seihei no Slave) are joining the cast as Daichi Chiba and Satoru Deguchi, respectively. Sayaka Yama... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/tUY6bGA

Production company Asmik Ace opened an official website for the Arne no Jikenbo (The Case Book of Arne) television anime and revealed the main staff and a teaser promotional video on Wednesday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2026. Staff Director: Keisuke Inoue (Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...) Series Composition: Murasaki, Keisuke Inoue Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Akiko Satou (Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai) Music: Yoshim... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/j09FVrT

An anime adaptation of Tail Yuzuhara's Akuyaku Reijou no Tsuihougo!: Kyoukai Kaikaku Gohan de Yuuyuu Sister-gurashi (I was Exiled as a Villainess! I am Now a Sister Living the Good life Through a Culinary Reform) light novel was announced by manga artist Tsumuji Yoshimura on Tuesday. Yuzuhara began penning the novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in September 2018. Kadokawa began publishing the novel with illustrations by Yuu Siroya in March 2019 and released the second and the final v... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/61xI73v

Publishing company Kodansha opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Yosuke Kaneda's Kuroneko to Majo no Kyoushitsu (The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch) manga on Tuesday, revealing the main cast, staff, a teaser visual (pictured), and an teaser promotional video. The anime series is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Voice actors Kaede Hondo (Majo no Tabitabi) and Nobunaga Shimazaki (Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan) are starring as Spica Virgo and Claude Sirius, respective... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/igdMBv7

Here are the North American anime, manga, and light novel releases for August. Week 1: August 5 - 11 Anime Releases Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou (incl. Papa to Issho) (Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun) Blu-ray [SteelBook, Limited Edition] Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (Wolf Children) Blu-ray Re-Kan! Blu-ray Manga Releases Adou (A-DO) Vol.8 Blade Girl: Kataashi no Runner (Blade Girl) Vol.2 Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart) Vol.11 Busu ni Hanataba... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/LNESiRa

Production company Kadokawa opened an official website for the Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai sareru (The Villainess is Adored by the Crown Prince of the Neighboring Kingdom) television anime on Monday, revealing the main cast, staff, and a key visual (pictured). The anime series adapting Punichan's fantasy romance light novel is scheduled to premiere in Winter 2026. Cast Aquasteed: Yuuichirou Umehara (Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu) Tiararose: Mai Fuchigami (Girls &a... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/9sVoPhb

The official website for the anime movie adaptation of Kazuyoshi Takeda's Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica (Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise) manga revealed the main cast, additional staff, teaser visual (pictured), and a trailer on Tuesday. The movie is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters on December 5. Actors Rihito Itagaki and Tomoya Nakamura (Spy x Family Movie: Code: White) are starring as Hitoshi Tamaru and Yoshiki Keisuke, respectively. Staff Character Design, Chief Animation Director... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/ASY2jsT

The official website for the Reincarnation no Kaben (Petals of Reincarnation) television anime unveiled the main cast, staff, key visual (pictured), and the first promotional video on Monday. The anime series adapting Mikihisa Konishi's action mystery manga is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Cast Touya Senji: Shouya Chiba (Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun) Haito Luo Buffett: Wakana Maruoka (Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou, Murabito A ni Tensei suru) John V Neumann: Ayane Sakura (Dandadan) Staff Director:... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/OfNzCPX

Publishing company Shueisha announced a television anime adaptation of Yuuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga during their Jump Press video on Monday. An official website also opened, revealing the main cast, staff, teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promotional video on Monday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation. Cast Akane Ousaki: Anna Nagase (Zenshuu.) Karashi Nerimaya: Takuya Eguchi (Spy x Family) Hikaru Kouragi: Rie Takahashi (Re:... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/XRJtcOg

Japanese animation studio Gaina has been acquired by Creator's X, an AI-focused venture established earlier this year. The acquisition marks Gaina's departure from the Kinoshita Group, which held full ownership since 2018. In line with the ownership change, the studio officially rebranded as BENTEN Film on August 1, 2025. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Gaina will now operate under the Creator's X group of companies, continuing its business from its existing... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/A60qvSx

A third season of the Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Choujin Shiso-hen (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc) television anime was announced with a key visual (pictured) at the Kinnikuman Chojin Festival 2025 on Sunday. Akira Satou (Ao Ashi) returns to helm the new season at Production I.G. Makoto Fukami (Tengoku Daimakyou) is handling the series composition, and Hirotaka Marufuji (Lupin III: Part 6) is designing the characters. Yasuharu Takanashi (Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu) is composing the music. Produ... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6KUJCTo

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its ability to adapt intellectual properties (IP) into high-quality animated content, Japanese publisher AlphaPolis has acquired 100% of shares in anime production studio White Fox, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition, announced on July 31, marks a major milestone in AlphaPolis' broader ambition to expand its media mix strategy and solidify its position in the rapidly evolving anime industry. Strategic Synergy: Publishing Meets Produc... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/LV9ra67

The official website of the television anime adaptation of Kanata Hoshi and Chika Mizube's Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu! (Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!) manga revealed the production staff, theme songs, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promotional video on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in October 2025 on TBS and BS11. Staff Director: Mutsumi Takeda (B-Project: Netsuretsu*Love Call) Series Composition: Keiichirou Oochi... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/izxgEGo

The official website for the Mushoku no Eiyuu: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga (Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!) television anime announced four additional cast members on Friday. The anime series adapting Shichio Kuzu's action adventure light novel is scheduled to premiere in October 2025. Cast Fara: Mai Nakahara (Fairy Tail) Leon: Shinya Takahashi (Persona 3 the Movie) Astaire: Karin Isobe (Just Because!) Mira: Yuka Iguchi (Honzuki no Gekokujou) Kaoru Yabana (Maougun... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/sG7NFx9

Sony Group Corporation and Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. have announced a strategic partnership underpinned by a 68 billion yen (approximately US$463 million) equity investment. As part of the agreement, Sony will acquire 16 million shares, roughly 2.5% of Bandai Namco's total outstanding stock, from existing shareholders. The alliance aims to deepen collaboration across the anime, gaming, and music sectors, with a particular emphasis on global fan engagement and the co-creation of new intell... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/lxgmpT4

The official website of the "Omae Gotoki ga Maou ni Kateru to Omouna" to Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta node, Outo de Kimama ni Kurashitai (Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!) television anime revealed the main staff, additional cast, and a second teaser promotional video on Friday. The anime series adapting kiki's adventure fantasy light novel will air in 2026. Cast Milkit: Miku Itou (Princess Connect! Re:Dive) Cyrill Sweechka: Mik... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/lEapMtu

The official website for the Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift "Mugen Gacha" de Level 9999 no Nakama-tachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & "Zamaa!" Shimasu! television anime revealed additional cast, staff, and a key visual on Friday. The anime series adapting Shisui Meikyou's action fantasy novel is scheduled to broadcast on October 3 at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX followed by MBS, CBC, and BS11. Cast Gold: Katsu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Du4m6fc