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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 additional cast, staff, the opening theme, and a first promotional video on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on July 5 at 2:38... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SVXYEHb

The official website for the television 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) light novel announced additional cast on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on TV Tokyo, BS11, AT-X, and other channels in July 2026. Cast Lucas Rebric: Youhei Azakami (Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 900... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/LtrgnX4

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for author Isle Oosaki announced that the Shinja Zero no Megami-sama to Hajimeru Isekai Kouryaku (Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers) light novel series will end with its 14th volume. Oosaki also stated a plan to write a new story in the future. Oosaki began penning the fantasy romance novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in May 2018. Overlap later acquired the series and began publishing the light novel in print under i... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/m0HbaSD

The official website of the Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori (Red River) television anime revealed additional cast, staff, and a key visual (pictured right) on Thursday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on July 8 at 1:35 a.m. on NTV's AnichU programming block, followed by BS-NTV. Cast Kikkuri: Tomohiro Ono (Tomodachi Game) Hadi: Shiki Aoki (Edens Zero) Ryui: Natsume Kawaida (Mao) Shala: Misato Matsuoka (Boushoku no Berserk) Kash: Haruki Ishiya (Marriagetoxin) Rusafa: Junya Enoki (Jujutsu Kais... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/uUKTeHk

The official website of the hip-hop group Home Made Kazoku announced on Tuesday that they are returning after a ten-year hiatus. The group has re-signed with Sony's Ki/oon Music label. Home Made Kazoku consists of members Micro, Kuro, and DJ U-Ichi and originally formed in 1996 under a different name before adopting their current name in 2001. They made their major debut in 2004 with the mini-album Oooh! Yeah! under the Ki/oon Music label. In August 2016, the band announced that they would... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/JBFY0Ty

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kei Misawa and Natsu Mizuno's "Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai" to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai shitekimasu (The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me yet Showers Me with Adoration) manga announced a pair of additional casts on Wednesday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on TV Asahi and BS Asahi in July 2026. Voice actors Daisuke Namikawa (Kimi ni Todoke) and Mariko Kouda (Kore wa Zombie desu ka? of t... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/FbDY59S

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shinya Misu's Osananajimi to wa Love Comedy ni Naranai (You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!) Manga announced on Tuesday that the series will end in three chapters. Misu began serializing the romantic comedy manga on the Magazine Pocket web service in March 2022. Kodansha published the 20th volume on May 8. Kodansha began simulpublishing the manga in English on its K Manga service as You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with You... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/fQx3UvB

The official website for the anime movie adaptation of Kaori Mado and Akamoku's Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (You, Fireworks, and Our Promise) light novel revealed additional cast, staff, the theme song, a key visual (pictured), and the first trailer on Tuesday. The movie is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theatres on July 17. Voice actresses Rie Takahashi (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) and Natsuko Yokosawa (Bokura no Yoake) are joining the cast as Haru and Yukari Natsume, respectively. Staff Ar... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/IlR8ycg

The Annecy Animation Showcase presentation at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival revealed a teaser visual for director Takayuki Hirao's original anime project, titled Wasted Chef. Staff Director, Screenplay: Takayuki Hirao (Kara no Kyoukai Movie 5: Mujun Rasen) Character Design: Shingo Adachi (Sword Art Online) Music: Kenta Matsukuma (Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san) Producer: Ryouichirou Matsuo (Natsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no Deguchi), Yuunosuke Uno (Witch Watch), Kousuke Arai (Tokidoki Bo... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Uh4o8KA

The K2 Pictures press conference at the Cannes Film Festival in France announced an anime movie adaptation of Hiroya Oku's Gigant manga on Sunday. The project marks K2 Pictures' first venture into animation production. Oku (Gantz) launched the sci-fi seinen manga in Big Comic Superior magazine in December 2017. Shogakukan published the tenth and final volume in December 2021. Gigant has a cumulative 1.2 million copies of its volumes in circulation. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/dghqZ0Y

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Yomi no Tsugai (Daemons of the Shadow Realm) television anime announced supporting cast pair on Saturday. The anime series adapting Hiromu Arakawa's action fantasy manga premiered on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other stations at 11:30 p.m. on April 4. Voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi (InuYasha) and Yoshiko Sakakibara (Hellsing) are joining the cast as Hikaru Kagemori and Kai, respectively. Masahiro Andou (Stranger: Mukou Hadan) is directing the anime at... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/lyQtwNU

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kureha's Oni no Hanayome (The Ogre's Bride) novel revealed additional cast and the second character promotional video on Saturday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Cast Takamichi Araki: Taito Ban (Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku) Ouga Kiyama: Nobunaga Shimazaki (Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan) Sakurako Kiyama: Aya Endou (Date A Live) Kazuhito Oomiya (Chou Shounen Tanteidan Neo) is directing the anime at... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/RgeHUCZ

The official website of the Cyborg 009: Nemesis anime series revealed additional cast and a new visual (pictured right) on Friday. The anime adapting Shoutarou Ishinomori's action sci-fi manga will begin streaming in Summer 2026. Cast Joe Shimamura/009: Yuuki Kaji (Shingeki no Kyojin, Guilty Crown) Mew/Nemesis 001: Rina Hidaka (Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken) Blizzard/Nemesis 002: Yoshimasa Hosoya (Trigun Stampede) Crack/Nemesis 003: Hiroshi Kamiya (One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs) Opro/Nemesis... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/TceWa7V

The official X (formerly Twitter) for the anime movie adaptation of Type-Moon's Mahoutsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) visual novel announced main cast on Saturday. Produced by ufotable, the film is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters in 2026. The main cast are reprising their roles from the visual novel. Cast Aoko Aozaki: Haruka Tomatsu (Sword Art Online) Alice Kuonji: Kana Hanazawa (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Soujuurou Shizuki: Yuusuke Kobayashi (Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4t... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/INVyHfO

Voice actress Wakana Yamazaki, known for playing Ran Mouri in Detective Conan, died on April 18 due to an illness. She was 61 years old. A funeral service was held by her close relatives. Her talent agency Aoni Production announced in February that she would temporarily put her activities on hold to undergo medical treatment. Yamazaki was born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1965, making her voice acting debut in 1990. In 1996, she began voicing Ran Mouri, the protagonist's childhood friend and h... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/54optGE

The official website of the Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyou mo Muishiki ni Chikara wo Tare Nagasu (The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power) television anime revealed additional cast, the ending theme, second promo, and a new visual (pictured) on Friday. The anime series adapting Almond's fantasy romance light novel is scheduled to premiere on Tokyo MX, BS11, and AT-X in July 2026. Voice actors Shunichi Toki (Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu) and Inori Minase (Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro M... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/jRATPzN

The official website for the Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: EZY (Patlabor The Mobile Police: EZY) anime revealed additional cast, File 2 key visual (pictured), and trailer on Friday. The first installment opened in theaters on May 15, and the second installment is scheduled to premiere on August 14. Cast Shigeo Shiba: Shigeru Chiba (Overlord) Kurumi Terada: Mariya Ise (Kakegurui) Youichi Satou: Hiroki Maeda (One Punch Man 2nd Season) Kanji Kunikida: Houchuu Ootsuka (Golden Kamuy) Koutarou Yasui: Kazuh... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/lLyIX0d

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Amara's Neko to Ryuu (The Cat and the Dragon) light novel revealed additional cast, a second key visual (pictured), and promotional video on Thursday. The anime series will premiere on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV in July 2026. Cast Gally: Atsumi Tanezaki (Silent Witch) Annerossa: Chika Anzai (Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!) Stan: Junya Enoki (Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna) Jin-Gu Oh (Ooi! Tonbo) is helming the anime at OLM. Mits... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/ZwKdkqG

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Ran Kuze's Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai (Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms) manga revealed new staff, teaser visual (pictured) and promotional video for its second season on Thursday. Voice actors Yuu Serizawa (Osananajimi to wa Love Comedy ni Naranai) and Ryouta Iwasaki (Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai.) are returning to the main cast as Mona Kawai and Medaka Kuroiwa, respectively. Staff Director: Yoshiaki... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/H1ECs5F

The official website for the Mebius Dust television anime revealed the main cast, opening theme, and promotional video for the first episode on Thursday. The anime will premiere in July 2026. Cast Araki: Yuuto Takenaka ([Oshi no Ko] 3rd Season) Stella: Nene Hieda (Summer Pockets) Olga: Haruka Satou (Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu.) Singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri (Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch) is performing the opening theme "Mobius." Tarou Iwasaki (Amaama to Inazuma) is directing the ani... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/1tjlmPv

Yuuji Oono, the acclaimed jazz pianist and composer renowned for scoring the anime series Lupin III, died on May 4, 2026. He was 84. His agency, Office Augusta, announced his passing in an official statement on May 13, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the support and kindness shown to him throughout his lifetime. The statement added that up until just before he died, Oono had been living his life normally until he passed away peacefully while sleeping. Private funeral and memorial services wer... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/AJKB28O

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kei Misawa's "Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai" to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai shitekimasu (The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me yet Showers Me with Adoration) manga announced an additional pair of cast on Wednesday. The anime will premiere on TV Asahi and BS Asahi in July 2026. Voice actors Ryouhei Kimura (Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku) and Ryouta Suzuki (Fate/strange Fake) are joining the cast as... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/hATVdUv

Winners of 50th Kodansha Manga Awards were announced on Monday. The winners of each category are listed in bold alongside other nominated works. Shounen Utsuranain desu by Ruka Konoshima (Weekly Shounen Sunday) Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku by Saka Mikami (Magazine Pocket) Gachiakuta by Kei Urana (Weekly Shounen Magazine) Madan no Ichi by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki (Weekly Shounen Magazine) Shoujo Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki by Mika Yamamori (Dessert) Shinimodori no Mahou Gakkou Seikatsu wo, Moto Ko... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/QME59IT

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Takata's Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta (I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in the Class.) light novel unveiled the supporting cast and a third promotional video on Tuesday. The anime premiered on April 7 and airs every Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by KTV and BS Asahi. Cast Nozomu Seki: Rikuya Yasuda (Ikoku Nikki) Itsuki Maehara: Shinji Kawada (Grand Blue) Kyoka Minato: Yurina Am... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Wicj4SC

The official website of the Soukou Kihei Votoms: Haiiro no Hexe (Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe) anime revealed additional staff, a second teaser visual (pictured), and second teaser trailer on Tuesday. The anime will premiere as two movies, with the first one scheduled to open in theaters on November 20. Staff Original Story, Supervision: Ryousuke Takahashi (Soukou Kihei Votoms) Original Mechanical Design: Kunio Ookawara (Kidou Senshi Gundam mechanical design) Mechanical Design: Shinobu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/4DEFKqn

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Tanba's Saikyou Degarashi Ouji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munou wo Enjiru SS Rank Ouji wa Koui Keishousen wo Kage kara Shihai suru (The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne) light novel unveiled additional cast, staff, and a first promotional video on Monday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Cast Erik Lakes Adler: Atsushi Tamaru (Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku) Gordon Lakes Adler: Ryouta Takeuchi (Mahoutsuk... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/yHYcx2o

Kyoto Animation announced an anime movie adaptation of John Tarachine's Umi ga Hashiru End Roll (The Credits Roll Into the Sea) manga on Monday, scheduled to open in theaters in 2027. Taichi Ishidate (Violet Evergarden, City the Animation) is directing the anime at Kyoto Animation. Shochiku is distributing the movie. Tarachine serialized the slice of life manga in Mystery Bonita magazine from October 2020 to November 2025. Akita Shoten published the eighth volume in July 2025, with the nin... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/cwtWz6j

The official website for the new Koukaku Kidoutai (The Ghost in the Shell) television anime revealed additional staff, a third key visual (pictured), and a third promotional video on Monday. The new TV anime will premiere on July 7 at 11:00 p.m. on Kansai TV and Fuji TV affiliates. Staff Art Director: Emi Katanosaka (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) Art Supervisor: Osamu Masuyama (Dungeon Meshi) Color Design: Satoshi Hashimoto (Vinland Saga) Director of Photography: Hikari Itou (Sanda) Editing: Ki... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/kjF6mKI

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Yomi no Tsugai (Daemons of the Shadow Realm) television anime revealed supporting cast on Saturday. The anime series adapting Hiromu Arakawa's action fantasy manga began airing on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other stations at 11:30 p.m. on April 4. Cast Ivan Yosano: Shinichiro Miki (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) Makoto Tachikawa: Reina Kondou (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!) Kenichi Hamura: Hayata Ookawa (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) Inyou (Y... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/ZXOJGh0

Tatsuo Satou, the acclaimed director and screenwriter behind Kidou Senkan Nadesico (Martian Successor Nadesico) and Madan no Ou to Vanadis (Lord Marksman and Vanadis), died on April 24 due to liver failure. He was 61. Animation studio Nagomi announced the news on Thursday, stating that Satou had been undergoing medical treatment for some time prior to his passing. According to the statement, Satou remained deeply committed to his craft until the end, actively working on new animation projects. &... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/O8a6CQN

The official website for the Vertex Force original television anime revealed the additional staff, a second teaser visual (pictured), and the second teaser promotional video on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere in October 2026. Staff Character Design: Kazuhiro Takamura (Strike Witches) Assistant Director: Gorou Kuji (Bungou to Alchemist: Shinpan no Haguruma) Engine Design: Kanetake Ebikawa (Kidou Senshi Gundam) ENIA Design: JNTHED (Urusei Yatsura (2022) mechanical design) Series... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/tCRW4h2

WWWaveCorporation's Deregula label announced a television anime adaptation of Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru (I'm Dating a Dark Summoner) web manga on Friday, revealing a commemorative illustration drawn by the original creator (pictured). The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Shoah began serializing the fantasy comedy web manga in Dra-Dra Sharp# website in November 2021. Kadokawa published the seventh volume on March 9. Synopsis Amona, a dark summoner and demi-human who... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6urTB4M

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kazuto Mihara's World Is Dancing manga revealed additional cast, a key visual (pictured), the opening theme and first promotional video on Thursday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on July 2 at 10:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX and KBS Kyoto, followed by BS Asahi, Sun TV, and other stations. Cast Ashikaga Yoshimitsu: Takahiro Sakurai (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Nijo Yoshimoto: Nobuo Tobita (Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru) Nariko: Mamiko... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/C9enjt6

WWWaveCorporation's Deregula animation label announced a television anime adaptation of Jyura's Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friend) manga on Wednesday, revealing an illustration drawn by the creator (pictured above). The anime series is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Jyura began serializing the erotic drama manga on Young Magazine Web in May 2021. Kodansha released the sixth volume in October 2025. Synopsis Takeru Hidaka is an ambitious high school student aiming for med... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/iSV1daK

The official website of the Tongari Boushi no Atelier (Witch Hat Atelier) TV anime revealed additional cast members this Tuesday. 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. Dagda: Katsuyuki Konishi (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Custas: Toshiki Kumagai (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra) Ayumu Watanabe (Summertime Render) is directing the anime at BUG FILMS. Hiroshi Seko (Owari no Seraph) is hand... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/VsO2Yxk

Voice actress Satomi Akesaka announced her marriage on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. Akesaka, 38, revealed that she has married a man who is not a celebrity or involved in the entertainment industry. According to her post, the two were originally "drinking buddies" who met through social gatherings. The announcement was accompanied by a wedding photo featuring Akesaka in a bridal gown and a handwritten message to her fans. In her statement, Akesaka noted that while the an... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/9QRz0e7

The official of the Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia) anime series announced a short anime subtitled I'm a Hero Too on Saturday, scheduled to debut this summer. The anime, a part of the tenth anniversary celebration project, is adapting the one-shot manga from the 2025 fanbook Boku no Hero Academia: Ultra-Age. The one-shot, drawn by the original creator Kohei Horikoshi, follows high-school student Eri visiting UA High after the events of the main series. Produced by Bones, the first... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6Lwz9ud

The 5-toubun no Hanayome Special Event 2026 in Toyota Arena Tokyo announced a new television anime and new original video anime for the franchise on Saturday, revealing a project visual and an announcement promo. The new television anime series is based on Hajime Asano's 5-toubun no Hanayome: [Shunkashuutou] (The Quintessential Quintuplets: [Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter]) sequel novel. Produced under the full supervision of original creator Negi Haruba, the story depicts the daily lives of... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/tViG03Z

Here are the North American anime, manga, and light novel releases for April. Week 1: May 5 - 11 Anime Releases Yagate Kimi ni Naru (Bloom Into You) Blu-ray Manga Releases Ao no Hako (Blue Box) Vol.20 Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol.5 Choujun! Choujou-senpai (Super Psychic Policeman Chojo) Vol.3 Colette wa Shinu Koto ni Shita (Colette Decides to Die) Vol.7 Dai Dark Vol.9 Exorcist no Kiyoshi-kun (Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi) Vol.1 Itsuwari no Freja (Prince Freya) Vol.13 Kagurabachi Vol.7 Kakushite! Mak... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/UNK3bDP

An anime adaptation of Mugi Mameta and Toi Ishino's Aisanai to Iwaremashitemo: Moto Maou no Hakushaku Reijou wa Kimajime Gunjin ni Ezuke wo Sarete Shiawase ni Naru (Dinners with My Darling: How the Former Monster King Ate Her Way to Happiness) manga was announced on Friday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured above). Mameta began penning the fantasy romance novel on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in April 2022. Futabasha began publishing the novel under their M Novels f imprint in... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/yxT0AMh

The Spring issue of Jump GIGA magazine published the 392nd and final chapter of Yuuki Tabata's Black Clover manga on Friday, concluding its eleven-year serialization. Tabata began serializing the manga in Weekly Shounen Jump in February 2015, after publishing a one-shot in Shounen Jump NEXT! in May 2014. The manga transferred to Jump GIGA magazine in December 2023. Shueisha published the 37th volume in September 2025, with the 38th and final volume scheduled to be released on August 4. Prod... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/7HdCFZ6