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Production company Pony Canyon opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Mochimaru Sakaki's Sekai Saikyou no Majo, Hajimemashita: Watashi dake "Kouryaku Site" wo Mireru Sekai de Jiyuu ni Ikimasu (The World's Strongest Witch: I'm Starting My Free Life in a World Where Only I Can See the Online Strategy Guide) light novel on Friday, revealing the main staff, cast, teaser visual (pictured), and a teaser promotional video. The anime is scheduled to prem... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/WsiG6Mw

The official website of the Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Walpurgisnacht: Rising) anime film unveiled additional cast, staff, and a trailer on Thursday. The fourth film in the Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) franchise is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theatres on August 28. Voice actresses Shion Wakayama (Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu) and Tomoyo Kurosawa (Sousou no Frieren) are joining the cast as Chou... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/x0NqWVg

Japanese rock band Unison Square Garden announced on Monday that drummer Takao Suzuki will leave the band following their live performance titled Sentimental Period on July 15 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Chiba. Along with his departure, the band will also enter an indefinite hiatus. According to the official statement from their agency Sony Music Artists, the decision comes after ongoing discussions about the future direction of the band. The members explained that differ... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/esk2UGf

WWWave Corporation's Deregula animation label opened an official website for the television anime adaptation of Eroki and Yayoi Karasuma's Ushiro no Shoumen Kamui-san (Kamui-san in the Back) manga revealed main cast, production staff, and a key visual on Tuesday. The anime will premiere in July 2026. Cast Kamui: Tomokazu Sugita (Sakamoto Days) Shizuka Mimizuka: Riko Aono (Fumetsu no Anata e Season 3) Inagawa: Shiori Izawa (Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou) Kyouk... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Ad3SEYx

An official website opened for a television anime adaptation of Aki Irie's Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Ike (Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest) manga on Wednesday and revealed an illustration (pictured) by Irie to commemorate the announcement. Irie began serializing the supernatural drama manga in Harta magazine in March 2016. In April 2021, the manga transferred to the newly launched Aokishi magazine and ran until Irie left in February 2025. Irie joined the new publishing company Yukiwariso... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/hiIHdj2

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha (Clevatess) manga revealed additional cast, ending theme, second key visual (pictured), and a second promotional video for the second season on Tuesday. The second season is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Cast Sarasa: Misaki Kuno (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) Edison: Koutarou Nishiyama (Tougen Anki) Mirea: Akira Sekine (Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria) Romaine: Shiro... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/zV6O0eg

Asahi Shimbun announced the winners of the 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize on Wednesday. The awards ceremony will be held on June 11 at the Yurakucho Asahi Hall in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Grand Prize: Hon nara Uru hodo by Ao Kojima New Work Prize: Kaijuu wo Kaibou suru by Mado Saitou Short Work Prize: Atarashii Tomodachi by Kawajiro Special Prize: Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica by Kazuyoshi Takeda Ten nominees were announced by Asahi Shimbun in February, chosen by bookstore staff and experts from a list... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/nmaOBQZ

The official website of the Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi (My Mother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Who Don't Bully Me.) television anime unveiled additional cast, staff, teaser promo, and the main visual (pictured) on Monday. The anime series adapting Otsuji's historical slice of life manga is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Voice actress Anna Mugiho (Love Live! Superstar!!) is joining the cast as Gungnir. Staff Sub-character Design: Yuri Miyoshi (Arne no Jikenbo) (Chiptune) Art Director:... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/XRHMzkd

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yuusaku Sakaishi's Saijo no Osewa: Takane no Hanadarake na Meimonkou de, Gakuin Ichi no Ojousama Seikatsu Nouryoku Kaimu wo Kagenagara Osewa suru Koto ni Narimashita (Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School) light novel unveiled a pair of additional casts and the key visual (pictured) on Monday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere in July 2026 Voice actresses Saori... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/KdjxLs9

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Ichika Isshiki's Boushoku no Berserk (Berserk of Gluttony) light novel announced a second season on Monday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured). Produced by A.C.G.T., the first season aired in 12 episodes in Fall 2023. Crunchyroll simulcasted the anime with multiple subtitles and dubs. Isshiki began writing the action fantasy novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in January 2017 before transferring it to Kakuyomu in Mar... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/fIT10MY

The World Trigger Festival 2026 revealed returning cast, staff, and a special promotional video for the new anime series on Sunday. The first episode of the reboot project adapting Daisuke Ashihara's action sci-fi manga will air under the title Kuro Torigaa Goudatsu-hen (Black Trigger Capture arc). Cast Yuuma Kuga: Tomo Muranaka (Arcana Famiglia) Yuuichi Jin: Yuuichi Nakamura (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei) Osamu Mikumo: Yuuki Kaji (No.6) Chika Amatori: Nao Tamura (Digimon Universe: Appli Mon... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6Rbd1nh

The official website of the Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu (Skeleton Knight in Another World) television anime unveiled additional cast, the ending theme, first promo, and a key visual (pictured) for the second season on Saturday. The second season adapting Ennki Hakari's action fantasy light novel will air on Tokyo MX, BS11, and AT-X beginning in July 2026. Cast Villiers Fim: Toshihiko Seki (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Sasuke: Kensho Ono (Owari no Seraph) Tsubone: Hitomi Ueda (Nin... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/WB3Po4R

Netflix Japan announced an original anime movie titled The Ribbon Hero on Thursday, revealing the main staff, and a teaser visual (pictured). The anime movie based on Osamu Tezuka's Ribbon no Kishi manga will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix in August 2026. Staff Director: Yuuki Igarash (Star Wars: Visions) Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama (Kiznaiver) Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki (Extreme Hearts) Art Director: Cedric H... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/DVH7TlP

The official website of the Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori (Red River) television anime revealed more cast on Thursday. The anime series adapting Chie Shinohara's adventure fantasy manga will air on NTV and BS NTV beginning in July 2026. Cast Queen Nakia: Aya Uchida (Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku) Zannanza Hattusili: Shouya Chiba (Dororo) Ilbani: Tomoaki Maeno (Owari no Seraph) Urhi Shalma: Kouji Yusa (Bleach) Mattiwaza: Kousuke Toriumi (Black Clover) Kousuke Kobayashi (Hyakuren no Haou t... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/LTm8Mek

Production company Aniplex opened an official website for the previously announced television anime adaptation of En Mikami's Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou (The Case Files of Biblia Bookstore) novel on Wednesday, revealing the main cast, staff, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promotional video. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2027. Voice actors Riko Akechi (Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi) and Shunsuke Takeuchi (Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanash... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/QZVzXRy

Production company Kadokawa opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Yasukiyo Kotobuki's Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki (The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World) light novel on Wednesday, revealing the main staff and a teaser visual (pictured). Staff Director: Takayuki Inagaki (Re:Monster) Series Composition: Hiroko Kanesugi (Mahoutsukai ni Narenakatta Onnanoko no Hanashi) Character Design: Mariko Fujita (Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimoc... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Aup1nT0

The official website of the Tongari Boushi no Atelier (Witch Hat Atelier) television anime revealed additional cast on Monday. The anime series adapting Kamome Shirahama's fantasy manga began airing on April 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, BS11, followed by KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, and AT-X. Voice actors Mutsumi Tamura (Ragna Crimson) and Yoshito Yasuhara (Teogonia) are joining the cast as Tartah and Nolnoa, respectively. Ayumu Watanabe (Summertime Render) is directing the anime at BUG FILMS. Hirosh... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/yIUWJcx

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Ezogingitsune's Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita. (I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand.) light novel announced three additional cast members on Tuesday. The anime series was previously scheduled for an April 2026 premiere but is now rescheduled to debut in July 2026. Cast Arone: Wakana Maruoka (Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou, Murabito A ni Tensei suru) Ario: Yuuki Ter... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/u951hEi

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Sayonara Lara (Goodbye, Lara) original television anime unveiled additional cast, opening theme, and the second promotional video on Friday. The original anime series is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Cast Yoshiya Ootsu: Tomohiro Ono (Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fuufu ni Naru Futari) Makoto Ootsu: Mitsuaki Madono (Saiunkoku Monogatari) Ema Ootsu: Nanae Sumitomo (Hotel Inhumans) Rowan: Masaki Terasoma (Shiunji-ke no Kodomotachi) Pop... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/T0WgEtI

Production company King Records opened an official website for the television anime adaptation of Shinichi Sawaragi's Pen to Wappa to Jijitsukon (A Pen, Handcuffs, and a Common-Law Marriage) manga on Friday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured above), celebratory illustration (pictured right) by Tank Gasuyama, and an announcement promotional video. Sawaragi began serializing the mystery romance series in Young Animal in December 2022, illustrated by Tank Gasuyama. Hakusensha publish... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/aPIDERw

Production company Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a new short anime for Future GPX Cyber Formula on Wednesday, commemorating the anime series' 35th anniversary. The official website also revealed a 35th anniversary visual (pictured) and a promotional video. The new anime will be a direct sequel to the Future GPX Cyber Formula Sin original video anime and will include a new cyber machine, the Zenith Asurada AKF-S0/G, which was designed by Shouji Kawamori (Sousei no Aquarion original creato... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/x1uFtRo

Production company Bandai Namco Filmworks opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Kaeru Chouhoukiteki's Majo to Youhei (Witch and Mercenary) light novel on Wednesday, revealing the main cast, staff, a teaser visual (pictured above), and teaser promo. The anime series will air on NTV in 2027. Voice actors Taito Ban (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) and Saori Hayami (Spy x Family) are starring as Zig Crane and Siasha, respectively. Staff Director: Shinpei Ezaki (Vivy: Fluori... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/4HcF0b9

The official website of Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin! Ni!! (Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2) revealed additional cast, the theme song, and the second promotional video on Monday. The new season is scheduled to premiere on July 6 at 1:00 a.m. on BS11, followed by Tokyo MX. Cast Charybdis: Yuu Ayase (Frame Arms Girl) Devonshire: Kaoru Sakura (Irodorimidori) Dido: Ruriko Aoki (Megami no Café Terrace) Golden Hind: Yuka Hinata Liverpool: Mizuki Mano (Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Shiromadoushi,... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SQvuf2V

Production company Kadokawa announced a short anime adaptation of Chuugaku Akamatsu's Hidan no Aria (Aria the Scarlet Ammo) light novel on Wednesday, revealing a key visual (pictured). The short anime is commemorating the anime series' 15th anniversary. Akamatsu began penning the action comedy light novel under the MF Bunko J imprint in August 2008, featuring illustrations by Kobuichi (Kore wa Zombie desu ka?). Kadokawa published the 44th volume in December 2025. Hidan no Aria has a cu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/90VtGJz

A television anime adaptation of Satoshi Kisaichi's Black Channel manga was announced by publishing company Shogakukan through the official Monthly CoroCoro Comic Twitter (now X) account on Tuesday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured). Satoshi initially launched the manga in MiraCoro Comic magazine in January 2020, where it was voted the most popular entry of the issue. After a short pilot run in Monthly CoroCoro Comic starting in April 2020, the series began its full serialization... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Yd7rV8t

The official X (formally Twitter) of the Wareware wa Uchuujin (We Are Aliens) revealed the main cast, additional staff, teaser visual (pictured right) and teaser trailer on Tuesday. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters in 2026. Cast Tsubasa: Ryota Bando (Fureru.) Kyotaro: Amane Okayama (Blue Giant) Tsubasa (child): Yuto Makiki Kyotaro (child): Yuku Nakagome Yaffle (Entotsu Machi no Poupelle) is composing the music. Kouhei Kadowaki (Beastars 2nd Season episode director) is dire... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/ndq1tHy

The official X (formerly Twitter) of Dark Machine television anime announced additional cast on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV in 2026. Cast Myojin: Kazuyuki Okitsu (Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 2) Ryo: Ryouta Suzuki (Fate/strange Fake) Kinji: Genta Nakamura (Kaijuu 8-gou 2nd Season) Hiru: Souhei Horikane (Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai shitemo Yoroshii deshou ka) Kazumi Terada (Chikyuugai Shounen Shoujo assistant director) is helming the anime at Production +h. Team Carbu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/wSpuL4D

Production company Kadokawa announced a new Date A Live anime project titled Date A Live F: Last Date on Friday, revealing new staff, returning cast, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promo. Junji Nishimura (Nurarihyon no Mago, Mato Seihei no Slave chief director) is helming the new anime at Fugaku. Cast Shidou Itsuka: Nobunaga Shimazaki (Baki) Tooka Yatogami: Marina Inoue (Boku no Hero Academia) Origami Tobiichi: Misuzu Togashi (Nichijou) Kotori Itsuka: Ayana Taketatsu (5-toubun no Hanayom... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/3xDiXNq

The official website of the Mononoke anime movie project unveiled a pair of additional cast, key visual (pictured), the theme song, and second trailer for the third movie, subtitled Hebigami (Snake God), on Thursday. The movie is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theatres on May 29. Voice actresses Yukana (Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch) and Eiji Takemoto (Golden Kamuy) are joining the cast as Amanotsubone and Saku Mizorogi, respectively. Singer-songwriter AiNA THE END will perform the theme so... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/RPBqDc8

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Touwa Akatsuki's Sekai Saikyou no Kouei: Meikyuukoku no Shinjin Tansakusha (The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker) light novel announced supporting cast on Monday. The anime series will begin airing on Tokyo MX, BS11, and Sun TV in July 2026. Cast Misaki: Kaede Hondo (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra) Madoka: Kanon Takao (Zenshuu.) Melissa: Yuuka Aisaka (Isekai Nonbiri Nouka) Yuuji Yanase (Isekai M... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/qyBVTL1

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