The Daily Anime

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Masuo Kinoko's Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokouki (A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai) light novel revealed a pair of additional cast, ending theme, and a promotional video on Monday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on October 7 at 12:00 a.m. on Tokyo MX and BS11. Voice actors Toshiyuki Morikawa (Black Clover) and Satomi Satou (Fairy Tail) are joining the cast as Craystone and Hovevarpnir, respectively. Rock duo Nakigoto is pe... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/bok5UwY

The official website of the television anime adaptation of Matsuura's Chichi wa Eiyuu, Haha wa Seirei, Musume no Watashi wa Tenseisha. (Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spirits) light novel revealed the additional cast, theme songs, a key visual (pictured), and the main promotional video on Sunday. The television anime will premiere on October 5 at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX and BS NTV, with later broadcasts on Hokkaido TV Broadcasting and streaming on dAnime... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/HaZImuS

The special livestream program for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series revealed new staff and a teaser promo for third season on Sunday. The first part of the third season, subtitled Shimetsu Kaiyuu (The Culling Game), adapting Gege Akutami's supernatural action manga will premiere in Winter 2026. Staff Assistant Director: Yousuke Takada (The God of High School) Character Design: Hiromi Niwa (Kimetsu no Yaiba key animation), Yousuke Yajima (Chainsaw Man chief animation director) Ahead of the te... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/pTYLqAd

Production company DMM Pictures opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Ao (Kill Blue) manga, revealing the main staff, teaser visual (pictured), and a teaser promotional video. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026. The manga also ended with the 115th chapter in Weekly Shounen Jump magazine on the same day. Staff Director: Hiro Kaburagi (Great Pretender, 91 Days) Character Design: Miho Daidouji (Ao Ashi sub-character design, Kimi ni To... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/RhbgdiY

Voice actor Takaya Hashi, best known for his roles in Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) and Naruto, died on August 27 from a myocardial infarction. He was 72. The news was announced by his agency, Apte Pro, through its official website. Hashi also served as the company's President and CEO. Born in Tokyo in January 1952, Hashi graduated from Musashi Institute of Technology High School and Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music, where he majored in theatre. He began his career with the S... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/21ABcCQ

The official website of the Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi 2 (Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2) television anime revealed additional cast, theme songs, a key visual (pictured), and the main promotional video on Friday. The anime adapting Eguchi's adventure gourmet light novel will premiere on October 8 at 12:00 a.m. on TV Tokyo and affiliated networks. Cast Elland: Daisuke Namikawa (Sakamoto Days) Hephaestus: Shirou Saitou (Megalo Box) Vahagn: Kazuya Nak... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/4JNVKbG

Production company Bushiroad opened an official website for the anime adaptation of Hisaya Shiraiwa and Takashi Itsuki's Ganglion manga on Friday, revealing the main cast, staff, and a main visual (pictured). The television anime is scheduled to premiere on October 4 at 1:53 a.m. on TV Tokyo, followed by TV Osaka, AT-X, and BS Yoshimoto. Cast Kenji Isobe: Youji Ueda (JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)) Setsuko Isobe: Aoi Koga (Bokutachi no Remake) Yumiko: Hikaru Tono (Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!)... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/YuILqsB

The official website for the Towa no Yuugure (Dusk Beyond the End of the World) original television anime revealed additional cast, staff, opening theme, key visual (pictured), and a promotional video on Thursday. The episode is scheduled to premiere with episode 0 on September 25. Regular programming will begin on October 3 at 12:26 a.m. on the Super Animeism Turbo programming block on MBS and TBS's 28 stations. Voice actress Miyu Tomita (Made in Abyss, Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/LqEuQza

The official website for the Debu to Love to Ayamachi to! (Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!) television anime revealed additional cast, opening theme, a key visual (pictured), and the second promotional video on Thursday. The television anime will premiere on October 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by Sun TV, BS Fuji, ABC TV, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, and other networks. Cast Saki Tamai: Akari Kitou (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Hiroki Maezono: Tomokazu Sugita (Gintama) Yutaka Shigemori: Ta... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SbTPjOk

The official website of the Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai shitemo Yoroshii deshou ka (May I Ask for One Final Thing?) television anime revealed additional staff, theme songs, and second promotional video on Thursday. The anime adapting Nana Ootori's action comedy novel is scheduled to premiere on October 4 at 12:00 a.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by BS 11 and Gunma TV. Voice actors Taito Ban (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) and Ai Kakuma (Gakusen Toshi Asteris... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/mBrnx06

Marcey Naitou's Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi (Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister) ended on Wednesday. The 194th chapter marked the conclusion of the manga's four and a half year run. Naitou originally published the supernatural romcom manga in Weekly Shounen Magazine as a one-shot in December 2020, before beginning regular serialization in April 2021. Kodansha published the 21st volume on August 12, with the final 22nd volume set to be released on October 17. A 24-episode television... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/G6kAPeK

The official website of the Chainsaw Man anime series announced a compilation movie on Tuesday, revealing a key visual (pictured). The re-edited version of the television anime will also include Chainsaw Biyori (Chainsaw Days), adapting the bonus chapters featured at the end of the manga volumes. The two-part compilation movie will stream exclusively on Abema on September 5 at 9:00 p.m. Crunchyroll will also stream the movies in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Ocea... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/VEIYwMa

The official website for the Paris ni Saku Etoile (L'etoile de Paris en fleur) original anime movie revealed a pair of additional cast and a teaser trailer on Tuesday. The movie is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on March 13, 2026. Actors Lina Arashi and Taichi Saotome (Promare) are joining the cast as Chizuru and Ruslan, respectively. Gorou Taniguchi (One Piece Film: Red) is credited as original creator and is directing the movie at Arvo Animation. Reiko Yoshida (Kimi to, Nami ni No... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/tLebygE

The official website of the Sanda television anime revealed additional cast, staff, theme songs, a key visual (pictured right), and first promotional video on Monday. The anime adapting Paru Itagaki's action mystery manga is scheduled to premiere in Japan on October 3. Amazon Prime Video is streaming the anime exclusively worldwide. Voice actors Toshihiko Seki (Kimetsu no Yaiba) and Hiroaki Hirata (One Piece) are joining the cast as Hifumi Oshibu and Saburou Yagiuda, respectively. Staff Ar... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/tA1NuMB

Production company Happinet opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Susumu Maeya's Maid-san wa Taberu dake (The Food Diary of Miss Maid) manga on Monday, revealing the main cast, teaser visual (pictured), and a promotional video. Voice actress Kana Ichinose (Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou., Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?) is starring as Suzume Tachibana. Staff Director: Ryousuke Senbo (Youkai Watch) Series Composition: N... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/F7V1WvI

The special livestream presentation for the Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom) television anime revealed the main staff and additional cast on Sunday. Staff Director: Natsuki Takemura (Go! Go! Vehicle Zoo) Assistant Director: Shigeru Ueda (Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi director) Series Composition: Takao Yoshioka (Horimiya) Character Design: Shiyi Su (Dragon, Ie wo Kau.) Music: Masaru Yokoyama (Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko!) Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa (Kowloon Gene... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Z5aEIjV

The official website for the Sono wa Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2 (My Dress-Up Darling Season 2) television anime announced three additional cast members on Sunday. The second season adapting Shinichi Fukada's romantic comedy manga premiered on July 6 at 12:00 p.m on Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, followed by Me-Tele, Hokkaido Broadcasting, AT-X, and Animax. Cast Akira Ogata: Maki Kawase (Zombieland Saga) Miyako Honda: Mayuko Kazama (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/zWyo93r

The official website for the Kaijuu 8-gou 2nd Season (Kaiju No. 8 Season 2) television anime announced three additional cast members on Saturday. The second season adapting Naoya Matsumoto's action sci-fi manga premiered on July 19 at 11:00 p.m on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels. Cast Juura Igarashi: Yuuko Kaida (Gintama) Juugo Ogata: Shunsuke Sakuya (Zankyou no Terror) Touko Kirimori: Mao Ichimichi (Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken) Shigeyuki Miya (Blood Lad) is returning to helm the anime... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/mq2ul64

The Crunchyroll Industry panel at Anime NYC revealed additional cast, staff, theme songs, key visual (pictured), and a promotional video for the television anime adaptation of Leeanne M. Krecic's Let's Play: Quest-darake no My Life (Let's Play) webtoon on Saturday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on October 2 at 12:45 a.m. on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block. Cast Angela O'Neil: Ayane Sakura (Dandadan) Vikki Song: Youko Hikasa (Summertime Render) Monica McKen... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/UIWmZz2

The VIZ Industry Showcase at Anime NYC announced additional cast members for the for the television anime adaptation of Shuu Sakuratani's Niwatori Fighter (Rooster Fighter) on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in Spring 2026. Cast Kugone: Yuuko Kaida (Yakusoku no Neverland) Yuuji: Jun Kasama (The First Slam Dunk) Hikari: Natsumi Fujiwara (Great Pretender) Keizan: Akio Ootsuka (Beastars) Sara: Hikaru Tono (Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!) Daisuke Suzuki (D4DJ All Mix) is helming the anime... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/npfkgvL

The official website of the Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray television anime revealed additional cast, opening theme, and a character promotional video for Part 2 on Friday. The second part of the anime series adapting Taiyou Kuzumi's spin-off manga is scheduled to premiere on October 5 at 4:30 p.m. on TBS, followed by BS-11, and AT-X. Cast Toni Bianca: Yuuko Kaida (Gintama) Obey Your Master: Shizuka Ishigami (Shokugeki no Souma) Moonlight Lunacy: Akira Sekine (Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshit... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Yh5IHPe

The official website for the Shuumatsu no Walküre (Record of Ragnarok) anime revealed additional cast and the second promotional video for the third season on Friday. The anime will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, beginning in December 2025. Cast Nikola Tesla: Makoto Furukawa (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) Leonidas: Hiroshi Shirokuma (Overlord) Apollo: Kenichi Suzumura (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Alvitr: Shiori Mikami (Shingeki no Kyojin) Göndul: Misako Tomioka (Beatless) Geirölul: Mai T... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/fwmjAsF

The official website of the Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki (In the Clear Moonlight Dusk) television anime revealed two additional cast on Friday. The anime adapting Mika Yamamori's romance manga is scheduled to premiere in January 2026. Voice actresses Aya Yamane (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) and Momoko Seto (Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray) are joining the cast as Nobara Tone and Kotobuki Hibiya, respectively. Yuusuke Maruyama (Lycoris Recoil assistant director) is directing the anime at East Fish Stu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/gm8ilcr

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Alto's Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezashimasu (The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest) light novel, revealed the additional pair of cast, a key visual (pictured), theme songs, and the first promotional video on Thursday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on October 4 at 11:30 p.m. on TV Asahi's IMAnimation programming block, followed by BS Asahi... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/BrmyD1C

The official website of the Tougen Anki television anime revealed additional cast members, theme songs, fourth key visual (pictured), and the fourth promotional video for the second cour on Wednesday. The anime began its broadcast on July 11 at 11:00 p.m. on NTV, followed by BS-NTV. Cast Masumi Yodogawa: Atsushi Tamaru (Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru) Kaoru Namikido: Haruki Ishiya (Hibike! Euphonium) Shinya Momoiwa: Chiharu Sawashiro (Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan) Mikado Momodera: Shunichi Toki... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/pgl5Myj

The official website of the television anime adapting Shougo Imamura's Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi historical novel series revealed the main cast and a key visual (pictured) on Wednesday. The anime, adapted by SynergySP, is scheduled to begin in January 2026. Cast Gengo Matsunaga: Yuuichirou Umehara (Goblin Slayer) Shinnosuke Torigoe: Shuuichirou Umeda (Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals) Torajirou: Subaru Kimura (Jujutsu Kaisen) Hikoya: Nobunaga Shimazaki (Baki) Seijurou Kaji: Kensho Ono (... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/vPqkhMo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yui Tamura's Yano-kun no Futsuu no Hibi (Yano-kun's Ordinary Days) web manga revealed additional cast on Wednesday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on October 1 at 1:35 a.m. on Nippon TV, followed by AT-X and BS11. Episode 2 and after will broadcast at 1:29 a.m. instead. Voice actors Satoshi Hino (Gintama) and Takuya Eguchi (Spy x Family) have joined the cast as Yano's Father and Oomiya-sensei, respectively. Shinpei Ma... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/m7bCvPx

The official website of the television anime adapting Mitsuru Inoue's Okiraku Ryoushu no Tanoshii Ryouchi Bouei: Seisankei Majutsu de Na mo Naki Mura wo Saikyou no Jousai Toshi ni (Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City, Fun Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord) light novel series announced the main cast on Wednesday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Cast Van Nei Fertio: Yumi Uchiyama (Mu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/jmMqXsD

The special livestream program for the Shuumatsu Touring (Touring After the Apocalypse) television anime revealed the main staff, theme songs, a key visual (pictured), and promotional video on Tuesday. The anime series adapting Sakae Saitou's adventure manga is scheduled to premiere in Japan in October 2025. Staff Director: Yoshinobu Tokumoto (Comic Girls) Series Composition, Script: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou) Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Usaku Myouchin (Str... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6zrBMp5

The Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 event announced an anime adaptation of FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice video game, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, on Tuesday. It also revealed the production staff, main cast, visual (pictured), and a promotional video. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026 on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. Cast Wolf: Daisuke Namikawa (Lupin III (2015)) Kuro: Miyuki Satou (Terminator 0) Genichirou Ashina: Kenjirou Tsud... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Yjr9htG

Publishing company Kadokawa opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Kureha's Kekkaishi no Ichirinka (Bride of the Barrier Master) novel on Tuesday, revealing the main staff and a teaser visual (pictured). Staff Director: Tooru Kitahata (Nihon e Youkoso Elf-san.) Series Composition, Script: Yuuko Kakihara (Ao no Hako) Character Design: Murayama Minami (Atri: My Dear Moments prop design) Studio: TROYCA Kureha published the romantic supernatural novel under its Kadokawa... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/NfPOMHE

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of HJ Novels announced an anime adaptation of Metabo Hagure's Buchigire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita. Madousho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tatakitsubushimasu (A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires) novel on Monday. Hagure began penning the fantasy drama novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in October 2020. Hobby Japan began publishing the novel in May 2022, featuring illustrations by Ma... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/1XROxIQ

The official website of the Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu ('Tis Time for "Torture," Princess) anime unveiled the production staff, and a teaser promotional video for the Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu 2nd Season television anime on Tuesday. The television anime will premiere on Tokyo MX, BS11, and Kansai TV in January 2026, with early streaming available on ABEMA. Voice actress Mutsumi Tamura (Clevatess) joins the cast as Sakura Heartrock. Staff Director: Yo... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/OCI18H6

Voice actress Tomo Sakurai, best known for her roles in Macross 7 and Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (Rurouni Kenshin), died on August 13 after a battle with multiple organ cancer. She was 53. The news was announced by her agency, Feathered, through her official X (formerly Twitter) account. Sakurai had been urgently hospitalized on August 4 after her condition worsened, and subsequently canceled her "TOMO Natsu 2025 Live" concert, which had been scheduled for August 17 at Shi... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/t9vNxLK

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