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'Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken' Reveals Main Cast, Staff for Summer 2026

The official website of the Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken (Tenkosaki: The Neat and Pretty Girl at My New School Is a Childhood Friend of Mine Who I Thought Was a Boy) television anime revealed the main cast, staff, and the main visual (pictured) on Saturday. The anime series adapting Yu Hibari's romance comedy light novel will air on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji beginning in July 2026. Cast Haruki Nikaidou: Ikumi Hasegawa (... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/2DAV3rl

'Maebashi Witches' Gets Compilation Movie

The Maebashi Witches New Costume Unveiling Event announced a theatrical compilation movie for the Maebashi Witches anime series on Saturday, revealing a teaser trailer. The television anime series will also begin a rebroadcast on Tokyo MX and BS11 starting April 5. Sunrise produced the 12-episode original anime in Spring 2025. Crunchyroll simulcasted the anime with subtitles in multiple languages. Synopsis In the city of Maebashi, Yuina Akagi is a free-spirited high school girl with a hobby of b... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/nQ2zIrk

Aniplex Announces 'Vertex Force' Original TV Anime for 2026

Production company Aniplex opened an official website for the Vertex Force original television anime, revealing teaser promotional video, and a teaser visual (pictured). The anime series is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Kazuhiro Takamura (Strike Witches) is serving as the director. Teaser PV Official site: https://vertexforce.jp/ Official X: @vertexforce Source: Comic Natalie from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/olS4dKq

Manga 'Zatsuyou Fuyo Jutsushi ga Jibun no Saikyou ni Kizuku made' Gets TV Anime in Winter 2027

Publishing company Futabasha opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Haka Tokura and Shin Arakawa's Zatsuyou Fuyo Jutsushi ga Jibun no Saikyou ni Kizuku made (Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Is Stronger Than He Realized!) manga on Friday, revealing the main cast, staff, and a teaser visual (pictured). The anime series will premiere in January 2027. Voice actors Reiji Kawashima (Fumetsu no Anata e) and Hana Hishikawa (Maou 2099) are starring as Wim Strauss and Heidm... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/bEsRMGD

Spring 2026 Preview

In this thread you'll find a comprehensive list of Spring 2026 titles with an accompanying promotional video, commercial, teaser, or trailer. This post will be updated to include a video for titles that are missing one, leading up to the start of the season. Titles that already have a video embedded will instead have their newly released videos added to the video tab in their respective entries. For convenience, the video tab can be accessed via the additional videos link next to the embedd... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/zPXW6FC

'#Zombie Sagashitemasu' Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Teaser Promo for Fall 2026

Production company Kadokawa opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Katsuwo's #Zombie Sagashitemasu (#I'm Looking for Zombie) manga on Thursday, revealing the main cast, staff, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promotional video. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on TV Asahi's IMAnimation programming block at 11.30 p.m. in October 2026. Cast: Aki: Miyari Nemoto (Ruri no Houseki) Natsuki: Lynn (Bukiyou na Senpai.) Haru: Toshiya Miyata (Ore wa Se... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/LNt2GzR

'Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su 3rd Season' Reveals New Staff, Winter 2027 Premiere

The official website of the Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su (Shangri-La Frontier) anime series revealed new staff and a teaser visual (pictured) for its third season on Thrusday. The anime series, adapting Katarina's action fantasy manga is scheduled to premiere in January 2027. Staff Chief Director: Toshiyuki Kubooka (Majo no Tabitabi) NEW Director: Hiro Ooki (Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu episode director) NEW Series Composition, Script: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (T... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/tfA2uJj

'Cyborg 009: Nemesis' Announces Main Staff, Cast for Summer 2026

The official website for the Cyborg 009: Nemesis anime series revealed the main staff, lead cast, and a teaser visual (pictured) on Thursday. The anime will begin streaming in Summer 2026. Voice actor Yuuichi Nakamura (Jujutsu Kaisen, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze) is starring as Graviton/Nemesis 009. Staff Director: Hideki Anbo (Yakitori) Script: Atsuhiro Tomioka (Fairy Tail: 100-nen Quest), Charatex Character Design: sanorin (Boku no Kanojo wa Dekkawaii manga) Studio: ARECT Productio... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/XRm3pon

Light Novel 'Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car wo Shoukan shimashita' Gets TV Anime Adaptation in 2026

Production company Happinet opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Yoneori's Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car wo Shoukan shimashita light novel on Wednesday, revealing the main cast, staff, and a teaser visual (pictured). The anime will premiere in 2026. Voice actors Sora Tokui (Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!) and Yuuki Ono (Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi) are starring in the anime as Rin Takanashi and Vil,... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/FAPxwOJ

Manga 'Kanata kara' Receives TV Anime Adaptation in 2026

Production company NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Kyouko Hikawa's Kanata kara (From Far Away) manga on Wednesday, revealing an announcement promo, and an illustration by Hikawa to commemorate the announcement (pictured). The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Noriyuki Abe (Bleach) is serving as the director. Hikawa serialized the fantasy romance manga in LaLa magazine from September 1991 to January 2003. Hakusensha publi... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/QWC2xPV

Manga 'Tank Chair' Gets TV Anime in Fall 2026

Bandai Namco Filmworks opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Manabu Yashiro's Tank Chair manga on Wednesday, revealing the main staff, a teaser promo, and teaser visual (pictured). The anime series will premiere in Fall 2026. Staff Director, Script: Tadahiro Yoshihira (Kuutei Dragons), Hiroaki Andou (Ajin) Series Composition: Tadahiro Yoshihira Character Design: Yuuki Moriyama (Sidonia no Kishi) Production Design: Kazuma Teshigahara (Ooyukiumi no Kaina) Music: Masa... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/HSJVP8e

'Shang Shan' Reveals Production Staff, Japanese Dub Cast, First Promo

Television broadcast company Fuji TV opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Jiang Jia Meizi's Shang Shan web manhua on Wednesday, revealing the production staff, Japanese dub cast, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promotional video. The anime series, titled Shouzen, is scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV's B8station programming block in 2027. Cast Shang Shan: Rina Kawaguchi (Witch Watch) Dao Ran: Hiroshi Kamiya (Shingeki no Kyojin) Lü Ren: Daisuke Sakum... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/wyrjWnk

'World Is Dancing' Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, Teaser Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kazuto Mihara's World Is Dancing manga revealed additional cast, staff, teaser promotional video, and a newly drawn illustration (pictured above) by Mihara on Tuesday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, and other TV stations in July 2026. Cast Ishiya: Simba Tsuchiya (Clevatess) Kogane: Maaya Uchida (Jigokuraku 2nd Season) Masujiro: Romi Park (Shingeki no Kyojin) Kanoami: Katsuyuki Konishi (Nige Jouzu no Waka... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/1EcwzoQ

'Hirayasumi' Reveals Main Staff, Teaser Promo for Winter 2027

Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions opened an official website for the Hirayasumi anime on Monday, revealing the main staff, teaser promotional video, teaser visual (pictured right), and its television format. Produced by Production +h., the anime series adapting Keigo Shinzou's slice of life manga will begin airing on NHK in January 2027. Staff Director, Series Composition, Script: Kei Suezawa (Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot - Wandering; Agateram) Character Design: Naoyuki As... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/mCGsuAp

'Sekiro: No Defeat' Unveils Additional Cast, Theme Song, First Promo

Crunchyroll's Sekiro: No Defeat panel at the South by Southwest festival revealed additional cast, the theme song, and a promotional video on Monday. The anime series adapting FromSoftware's action adventure video game is scheduled for a 2026 premiere, with a theatrical version planned for release in Japan. Cast Busshi: Jin Urayama (Summertime Render) Emma: Shizuka Itou (Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu) Hanbei: Akimitsu Takase (Shaman King) Fukurou: Takaya Hashi (Tensei shita... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6IPLu73

Winners of the 20th Seiyuu Awards

Winners of the 20th Seiyuu Awards were announced via Nippon Cultural Broadcasting's internet radio program, "Chou! A&G+." The ceremony was held at the Nippon Cultural Broadcasting (JOQR) Media Plus Hall in Tokyo on March 15. The winners are listed with their respective talent agency and an example of an anime they acted in between October 2024 and September 2025 (not necessarily why they were given the award). Best Lead Actor/Actress Kikunosuke Toya (Sony Music Artists; Chain... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/R45yDjh

Broadcast of 'Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Season 2' Postponed to Fall 2026

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. (The Detective Is Already Dead) anime series announced on Sunday that the second season will be delayed to October 2026 due to production circumstances. The second season was scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Manabu Kurihara (Tokyo Ghoul animation director) is helming the second season at ENGI. Deko Akao (Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou.) is handling the series composition and Yousuke Itou (Ousama Game The An... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/zLQlstp

'Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai' Reveals Additional Cast Pair, Commercial

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki's Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai (Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring) light novel revealed an additional pair of cast and a Spring version commercial on Sunday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere at 12.00 a.m. on Toyko MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11 followed by MBS, CBS TV, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting, and HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting on March 29. Voice actresses Kana Hanazawa (Summer Pockets) and Na... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/yqsTQCA

Spin-off Manga 'Girls & Panzer: Ribbon no Musha' Gets Pilot Episode

V-Storage announced a pilot episode of Takaaki Suzuki's Girls & Panzer: Ribbon no Musha (Girls und Panzer: Ribbon Warrior) spin-off manga on Sunday, revealing the production staff and a pilot visual (pictured). The pilot episode will screen after the fourth and final part of the Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen desu! (Girls und Panzer: Motto Lovey-Dovey Sakusen desu!) movie series on April 10. Staff Director: Morihito Abe (Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX episode director) Scri... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6NCgb97

'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' Unveils Additional Cast, Staff, Main Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home!) manga unveiled additional cast, staff, the main visual (pictured) and promotional video on Saturday. The anime will premiere at 1.29 a.m. on Nippon TV’s AnichU block and Yomiuri TV’s Hi-Ani block, followed by BS Nippon TV on April 8. Cast Ann Honda: Chiaki Kobayashi (Ao no Hako) Hazuki Takamine: Riho Sugiyama (2.5-jigen no Ririsa) Shion Ougi: Miy... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/hDfzYIo

Supporting Cast for 'Isekai Nonbiri Nouka 2' Announced

The official website of the Isekai Nonbiri Nouka 2 (Farming Life in Another World Season 2) television anime announced supporting cast on Saturday. The second season adapting Kinosuke Naitou's fantasy slice of life light novel will air at 10.30 p.m. on AT-X followed by, TV Tokyo, BS TV Tokyo, and Tulip TV on April 6. A first-episode preview screening was held on March 14, at Ore no French Grand Maison TOKYO in Tokyo. Cast Dous: Hiroshi Shirokuma (Overlord) Hiteruto: Haruka Shiraishi (Kizets... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/jS3XKJW

'Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu' Third Season Announced for 2027

The official website of the Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart) television anime announced a third season on Saturday, revealing a celebratory illustration (pictured above) by character designer Masato Katsumata. The anime adapts Norio Sakurai's slice of life manga is scheduled to premiere in 2027. Produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the 12-episode first season aired in Spring 2023, followed by the second season in Winter 2024 with 13 episodes. The Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Ya... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/iAoIzSx

Supporting Cast for 'Liar Game' Announced

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game manga announces supporting cast and a key visual (pictured) on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere at 12:00 a.m. on TV Tokyo, followed by BS TV Tokyo on April 7. Cast Teruyuki Eda: Yasutaka Tomioka (Dekin no Mogura) Takahiro Kikuzawa: Shouya Ishige (Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai shitemo Yoroshii deshou ka) Hiroto Kitamura: (Kowloon Generic Romance) Tetsuzou Satou: Tarou Kiuchi (Sakamoto Day... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/n72kQuK

'Akuyaku Reijou no Naka no Hito' Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Teaser Promo, 2027 Premiere

Production company Kadokawa opened an official website of Makiburo's Akuyaku Reijou no Naka no Hito (The Person in a Villainess) light novel confirmed the previously announced anime adaptation as a television anime on Friday, revealing the main cast, staff, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promotional video. The anime series will premiere in 2027. Voice actresses Miyuki Sawashiro (Yofukashi no Uta) and Rie Takahashi (Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu) are starring as Remilia Rose... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/59D71xc

Light Novel 'Isekai Tensei Soudouki' Gets TV Anime

Publishing company AlphaPolis opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Ryousen Takami's Isekai Tensei Soudouki (Multi-Mind Mayhem) novel on Friday, revealing the lead cast and a teaser visual (pictured). Voice actor Yuusuke Kobayashi (Nihon e Youkoso Elf-san.) is starring in the anime as Bard Cornelius. Takami began penning the novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in 2013. AlphaPolis began publishing the novel with illustrations by Ririnra (Kami-tachi ni Hiroware... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/VNamB3F

'Snowball Earth' Reveals Additional Cast, Ending Theme, First Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yuuhirou Tsujitsugu's Snowball Earth manga revealed additional cast, a key visual (pictured), the ending theme, and first promotional video on Thursday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on April 3 at 11:30 p.m. on Nippon Television Network. Cast Nayuta Izumi: Kengo Kawanishi (Dr. Stone) Tamiya Sakurai: Tomohiro Ono (Tomodachi Game) Yuma Uzuki: Manami Narahira (Dance Dance Danseur) Otoichi Kinoe: Anna Nagase (Summertime Ren... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/dmoOPEt

'Ao Ashi Season 2' Reveals Main Staff, Teaser Promo for Fall 2026

The official website for the Ao Ashi television anime series revealed the main staff, teaser visual (pictured), and a teaser promotional video for the second season on Thursday. The anime sequel adapting Yuugo Kobayashi's sports manga is scheduled to premiere on NHK-E on October 4. Staff Director: Kazuki Yokoyama (Blue Lock episode director) NEW Series Composition: Masahiro Yokotani (Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!) Character Design: Manabu Nakatake (Ao Ashi), Asami Taguchi (Lupin Zero) NEW, Junk... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/FbIisQC

'Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star' Unveils Additional Cast, Staff, Second Promo for Spring 2026

The official website for the Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star television anime revealed supporting cast, staff, the opening theme, character visual for Rei (pictured), and a second promotional video on Thursday. The new anime adapting Buronson and Tetsuo Hara's action drama manga will premiere on April 11 at 1:00 a.m. on Tokyo MX and BS11. Amazon's Prime Video platform will stream the anime worldwide. Cast Rei: Yuuichi Nakamura (Jujutsu Kaisen) Mamiya: Ruriko Aoki (Megami no Caf&e... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/pmoUF0y

Manga 'Tensei Goblin dakedo Shitsumon Aru?' Gets TV Anime in Fall 2026

Entertainment company Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Nazuna Miki and Tsukasa Araki's Tensei Goblin dakedo Shitsumon Aru? (So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?) manga on Wednesday, revealing the main cast, staff, and a teaser visual (pictured). The anime series is scheduled to premiere in October 2026. Cast Akira Yagami: Kikunosuke Toya (Chainsaw Man) Karen: Youko Hikasa (High School DxD) Chloe: Azusa Tachiban... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/2qda6p0

'Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? 2nd Season' Reveals Additional Cast Pair, Theme Songs, First Promo

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? television anime revealed on Wednesday a pair of additional cast, a key visual (pictured), the theme songs, and first promotional video for the second season. The anime adapting TurtleMe's The Beginning After The End webtoon is scheduled to premiere on April 1 at 11:30 p.m. on AT-X, followed by Fuji TV, Kansai TV, Tokai TV, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, and Fukushima TV. Voice actors Ryou... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/E5ZveKf

Light Novel 'Game Sekai Tensei "Dankatsu": Gamer wa "Dungeon Shuukatsu no Susume" wo "Hajime kara" Play suru' Receives TV Anime Adaptation

Publishing company TO Books announced a television anime adaptation of Kaede Nishikigi's Game Sekai Tensei "Dankatsu": Gamer wa "Dungeon Shuukatsu no Susume" wo "Hajime kara" Play suru (Reincarnation in the Game World Dankatsu: Game Addict Plays "Encouragement for Job Hunting in Dungeons" from a "New Game") light novel on Wednesday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured above). Nishikigi originally began penning the action fantasy nove... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/U68POEI

'Samurai Champloo' Gets Live-Action Adaptation

Production company Tomorrow Studios (One Piece live-action) announced that they are working on a live-action adaptation of Samurai Champloo with the anime's director, Shinichirou Watanabe, attached to the project on Tuesday. The project is in early development. The 26-episode original television anime, produced by Manglobe, aired from Spring 2004 to Winter 2005. Geneon Entertainment originally licensed and released the anime in North America before Funimation relicensed it following the exp... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/9jPB5mY

'Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season' Unveils Additional Cast, Staff, Theme Songs, Second Promo

The official website of the Diamond no Ace (Ace of Diamond) anime series revealed additional cast, staff, theme songs, and a second promotional video for the Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season (Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2) on Tuesday. The television anime adapting Yuuji Terajima's sequel manga will air on TV Tokyo's six affiliate stations, AT-X, and other networks beginning on April 5. Toshiya Miyata (Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2 Part 2) is joining the cast as Koji Chimaru. Staff S... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SMlRmGD

'Hinamatsuri' Creator's 'J⇔M' Manga Gets TV Anime

Production company Kadokawa announced a television anime adaptation of Masao Ohtake's J⇔M (JM) manga on Tuesday, revealing a celebratory visual (pictured). Ohtake began serializing the action comedy manga on Kadokawa's Harta Alternative and ComicWalker websites in May 2023. The sixth volume went on sale in October 2025, with the seventh volume scheduled for release on March 13. Kadokawa licensed the manga in English for digital release in February 2025. Synopsis J is a legendary h... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/XHGUyVx

'Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori' Unveils Main Cast, Additional Staff, Teaser Promo

The official website of the Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori (Red River) television anime revealed the main cast, additional staff, opening theme, and a teaser promotional video on Tuesday. The anime series adapting Chie Shinohara's adventure fantasy manga will air on NTV and BS NTV in July 2026. Cast Yuri Suzuki: Mirai Tachibana (Idoly Pride) Kail Mursili: Wataru Katou (Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo) Narrator, Himuro: Hiroki Nanami (Sengoku Youko) Staff Sound Director... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/IFXDC8V

'Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Lilly' Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, Ending Theme, Second Main Promo

The official website of the Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Lilly (Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly) original television anime revealed additional cast staff, ending theme, and second main promotional video on Wednesday. The anime is scheduled to premiere for a split two-cour run at 10:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by broadcasts on ABC TV, BS NTV, and AT-X on April 5. Cast Keiichi Nonoyama: Jun Kasama (Silent Witch) Shio Nonoyama: Megumi Oohara (Doraemon) Mari Hinoura: Aya Endou (Hana wa Saku, Shura no Got... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/AbJ8CkH

'Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai' Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, Theme Songs

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yuuki Doumoto's Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai (I Want to End This Love Game) manga revealed additional cast, staff, theme songs, and a key visual (pictured) on Monday. The anime will begin airing at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX on April 14, followed by MBS and BS Asahi. Cast Wakana Asagi: Wakana Maruoka (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san) Masaru Shinonome: Takehito Koyasu (Kimi wa Meido-sama.) Hinako Hanaba: Yui Ogur... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/4oYe65Q

Manga 'Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo' Ends Serialization

The 15th issue of Weekly Shounen Jump magazine published the 25th and final chapter of Gege Akutami and Yuuji Iwasaki's Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo manga on Monday. Akutami and Iwasaki began serializing the spin-off manga on the Weekly Shounen Jump Magazine in September 2025. Shueisha shipped the second volume on March 4 and will release the third and final volume on May 1. VIZ Media and Manga Plus are publishing the manga digitally in English. Akutami serialized Jujutsu Kaisen in Weekly Shounen... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/1kKgzGY

'Oni no Hanayome' Unveils Additional Cast, First Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kureha's Oni no Hanayome (The Ogre's Bride) novel unveiled additional cast and the first promotional video on Sunday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Cast Karin Shinonome: Manaka Iwami ([Oshi no Ko]) Yota Kogetsu: Ryouta Oosaka (Hataraku Maou-sama!) Toko: Sayaka Senbongi (Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken) Tokichi Nekota: Natsuki Hanae (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Kazuhito Oomiya (Chou Shounen Tanteidan Neo) is directin... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/KazYQnd

'Kuroneko to Majo no Kyoushitsu' Unveils Supporting Cast, Second Main Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yosuke Kaneda's Kuroneko to Majo no Kyoushitsu (The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch) manga revealed supporting cast and the second main promotional video on Sunday. The anime is scheduled to premiere for two consecutive cours at 11:30 p.m. on CBC and TBS' 28 broadcasting stations, followed by AT-X and BS12 on April 12. Cast Jeanne: Kana Hanazawa (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei) Justice Libra: Show Hayami (Yasei no Last Boss... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/d1Wg4U0

'Dorohedoro Season 2' Reveals Additional Cast, Theme Songs, First Promo

The official website of the Dorohedoro anime series revealed additional cast members, theme songs, and a promotional video for the second season on Sunday. The new season adapting Q Hayashida's action fantasy manga will premiere on April 1 at 11:00 p.m. on multiple streaming platforms worldwide. Cast Dokuga: Kouki Uchiyama (Jujutsu Kaisen) Tetsujou: Daiki Hamano (Chainsaw Man) Saji: Tomokazu Koshimura Ton: Katsuhito Nomura (Garo: Honoo no Kokuin) Ushishimada: Atsushi Imaruoka (JoJo no Kimy... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/zSntAP5

RPG Game 'Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online' Receives Anime Special

Entertainment company Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a new anime special for the Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online game on Friday, revealing the cast members, staff, a teaser visual (pictured right) and a trailer. Subtitled Unanswered//butterfly, the special will be included with the ultimate and premium editions of the game, which launches July 9, and will also have a promotional screening event in Japan on May 9. Cast Emirun: Tomoyo Kurosawa (Akudama Drive) Rex: Kouki Uchiyama (Horimiya) K... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/FiW4Mgj

'Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo' Reveals Additional Staff, Theme Songs, Main Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Akira Konno's Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo (Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?) manga revealed additional staff, theme songs, and the main promotional video on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere at 10:30 p.m. on AT-X, followed by Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS-TBS on April 9. Staff Sub Character Design: Yuka Hashimori (High Card: The Flowers Bloom) Art Director: Hiroyuki Betsuyaku (Given Movie 3: Umi e) CG Director: Takuya Umeda Colo... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/YxftqUo

A-1 Pictures Adapts 'Bless' Manga for TV Anime in 2027

Production company Aniplex opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Yukino Sonoyama's Bless manga on Friday, revealing production staff and a teaser promotional video. The anime series will premiere in 2027. Staff Director: Shoutarou Kitamura (Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!) Assistant Director: Takayuki Kikuchi (Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic episode director) (A-1 Pictures) Series Composition, Script: Fukurou Kamiza (Non Non Biyori Nonstop) Character Design: H... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/17KdOlv

Kadokawa to Open Studio One Base Anime Production Hub in Ikebukuro in Fall 2026

From left to right: Takeshi Kikuchi (Chief Studio Officer, Kadokawa Corporation), Miyuki Takagiwa (Mayor, Toshima City), Hidemi Waki (President and CEO, Sunshine City Corporation) Kadokawa will establish a large-scale anime production hub, Studio One Base, in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district in Fall 2026, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its animation production infrastructure and improve working conditions for creators. The facility will be located within the Sunshine City complex in T... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/rStbX56

'Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2' Reveals Additional Staff, Theme Songs, Main Promo

The official website for the second season of the Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria (Wistoria: Wand and Sword) television anime revealed additional staff, theme songs, main visual (pictured), and the main promotional video on Thursday. The anime series, adapting Fujino Omori and Toshi Aoi's action fantasy manga is scheduled to premiere at 4.30 p.m. on TBS' 28 affiliated stations on April 12. Staff Series Composition: Noboru Kimura (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) NEW Character Design, Chief Animat... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Bwyzlkm

'Iya na Kao sare nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Returns' Announces New Cast, Staff

The official website of the Iya na Kao sare nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Returns (I Want You To Show Me Your Panties With a Disgusted Face Returns) anime announced new cast and staff on Thursday. The anime sequel is scheduled to begin in April 2026. Cast Nanako Mita (Clumsy Maid): Kanae Itou (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai) Kokoro Kisaragi (Gamer Girl): Hina Suguta (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) Mei Sakura (Student Council President): Natsumi Haruse (Medalist) Nene Alice (Con Cafe Staff): Rin... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/VGjy7xC

Twin Engine Acquires Animation Studio NUT, Strengthening Production and IP Development

Japanese animation production company Twin Engine has acquired animation studio NUT, bringing the studio behind titles such as Youjo Senki (Saga of Tanya the Evil) and Blue Giant into its growing production group as part of efforts to strengthen its studio-driven IP development model. The Tokyo-based company announced that it has obtained shares in NUT, formally adding the studio to the Twin Engine Group. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Twin Engine said the move is intend... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/dqrG2SH

'Gensou Suikoden' Reveals Additional Cast, First Promo for Fall 2026

The official website of Gensou Suikoden (Suikoden: The Anime) revealed additional cast and the first promotional video on Thursday. The anime series adapting Konami's fantasy role-playing game will begin airing in October 2026. Cast Luca Blight: Taku Yashiro (Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)) Jillia Blight: Chika Anzai (Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun) Rowd: Akihiro Mine (Fate/strange Fake) Pilika: Tsukino Chikasada (Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu) Luc: Ayumu Murase (Black Cl... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/TrGui5x

Doga Kobo Produces 'Hone Dragon no Mana Musume' TV Anime Adaptation

Production company Kadokawa opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Ichi Yukishiro's Hone Dragon no Mana Musume (The Skull Dragon's Precious Daughter manga on Wednesday, revealing the main staff and a teaser visual (pictured). Staff Director: Kuniyasu Nishina (Isekai Ojisan episode director) Series Composition: Yuka Yamada (Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina) Character Design: Tomoya Atsumi (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san animation director) Backg... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/8cRMSbk

Manga 'Kin to Tetsu' Receives TV Anime Adaptation

Production company VAP announced a television anime adaptation of Ayaka Katayama's Kin to Tetsu (Fungus and Iron) manga on Wednesday, revealing a teaser visual (pictured). Katayama began drawing the dystopian sci-fi suspense manga in Bessatsu Shounen Magazine in March 2021. Kodansha published the eighth volume in October 2025, with the ninth volume set to be released on April 9. Kodansha USA licensed the manga for digital release in English in January 2022 and published the eighth e-book vo... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SRdkyg6

Kadokawa and Aniplex Form Animec Joint Venture to Strengthen Anime Film Distribution

Kadokawa and Aniplex have established a jointly funded film distribution company, Animec Inc., focused exclusively on the theatrical distribution and marketing of anime films. The new entity, formally named Animec—a portmanteau of "Anime" and "Cinema"—will specialize in distribution sales and promotional activities for animated features. The partners said the company is designed to maximize the value of anime titles through optimized release strategies ranging fr... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/n5D7oLf

'Nigashita Sakana wa Ookikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ookisugita Ken' Unveils Supporting Cast, Ending Theme, Second Main Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Mayo Momoyo's Nigashita Sakana wa Ookikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ookisugita Ken (The Fish I Missed Was Big, But I Caught Another Fish Was Too Big.) light novel unveiled supporting cast, the ending theme, and second main promotional video on Tuesday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere at 12:00 a.m. on Tokyo MX and BS11 on April 2. Cast Ireneo Marchei: Natsuki Hanae (Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru) Eleonora Caschari: Ka... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/ZYI5Cus

'Saikyou no Shokugyou wa Yuusha demo Kenja demo Naku Kanteishi (Kari) Rashii desu yo?' Reveals Supporting Cast, Ending Theme, Second Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Atekichi's Saikyou no Shokugyou wa Yuusha demo Kenja demo Naku Kanteishi (Kari) Rashii desu yo? (The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)!) light novel unveiled supporting cast, ending theme, and a second promo on Tuesday. The anime series will premiere on April 4 at 10:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by BS Asahi and AT-X. Cast Tanya: Yurika Kubo (Seirei Gensouki) Bals: Taiten Kusunoki (Ene... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/z31HhpP

Hideaki Hatta, President of Kyoto Animation, Dies at 76

Hideaki Hatta, the longtime president and co-founder of Kyoto Animation, died on February 16, 2026, due to illness. He was 76. The studio announced his passing in an official statement, expressing deep gratitude for the support shown to him during his lifetime. Funeral services were held privately with family members, and the company requested that flowers, condolence money, and visits be respectfully declined. Hatta had led Kyoto Animation for more than four decades since its formal establishme... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/YZBv0jx

'Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken' Fourth Season Unveils Production Staff, Theme Songs, First Promo

The official website for the Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) anime series revealed the production staff, key visual (pictured), theme songs, and a promotional video for the fourth season on Tuesday. The first two of five planned cours are scheduled to begin broadcast on April 3 at 11:00 p.m. on NTV's Friday Anime Night programming block, followed by BS11. Staff Director: Naokatsu Tsuda (JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)) NEW Assistant Director: Kenji Yas... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Rm4NQ8y

'Mao' Reveals Additional Cast, Ending Theme, First Promo, 2 Consecutive Cours

The special livestream presentation for the television anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's Mao manga revealed additional cast, the ending theme, a key visual (pictured), and first promotional video on Monday. The anime series will run for two consecutive cours beginning April 4 at 11:45 p.m. on NHK G. Cast Otoya: Momoka Terasawa (Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!) Uozumi Funa: Motoko Kumai (Cardcaptor Sakura) Tenko: Youko Hikasa (High School DxD) Shiranei: Kazuyuki Okitsu (Fruits Basket 1st Sea... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/CNUn8ja

Media Do Acquires Seven Seas, Expanding North American Publishing Presence

Media Do has agreed to acquire 100% of the equity of Seven Seas Entertainment, making the North American manga publisher a consolidated subsidiary as the Japanese e-book distributor accelerates its global expansion strategy. The transaction will be executed through Media Do's U.S. subsidiary, Media Do International, with closing scheduled for March 1, 2026. The acquisition price is set at approximately US$80 million (approximately 12.4 billion yen), with additional contingent consideration... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/dLyv1He

'Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi' Unveils Additional Cast Pair, Theme Songs, First Promo

The official website of the Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi (The Story of a Useless Disciplinary Committee Member and a High School Girl with an Inappropriate Skirt Length) television anime revealed additional cast, key visual (pictured), theme songs, and a promotional video on Monday. The anime series adapting Takuma Yokota's school romcom manga is scheduled to begin broadcast on April 6 at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by BS Asahi and AT-X. Voice actors... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/5A8Sctn

'Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo' Announces Additional Cast

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Miya Kazuki's Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen (Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll Do Anything to Become a Librarian!) light novel announced seven additional cast members for the fourth season, Ryoushu no Youjo (Adopted Daughter of an Archduke), on Monday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on April 4 at 5:30 p.m. on Yomiuri TV, followed by Nippon TV Network, Tokyo MX, and AT-X. Cast Geor... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/0McTJ5D