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Carole & Tuesday Live-Action Series in Development at Netflix
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Carole & Tuesday Live-Action Series in Development at Netflix

Netflix has announced a live-action series adaptation of Carole & Tuesday, Shinichiro Watanabe's acclaimed music-driven sci-fi anime set on a terraformed Mars. The adaptation is in early development with a production team that has confirmed Watanabe's involvement as a creative consultant.

May 31, 2026·5 min read
Bungo Stray Dogs Season 6 Officially Confirmed: Studio Bones Returns for the Final Arc
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Bungo Stray Dogs Season 6 Officially Confirmed: Studio Bones Returns for the Final Arc

Studio Bones has officially confirmed production on Bungo Stray Dogs Season 6, adapting the manga's concluding arc and targeting a 2027 premiere window. The announcement confirms the return of the full original production team and closes the chapter on one of action anime's most stylistically distinct franchises.

May 30, 2026·4 min read
Slam Dunk 35th Anniversary: New Theatrical Retrospective and Exhibition Announced for 2026
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Slam Dunk 35th Anniversary: New Theatrical Retrospective and Exhibition Announced for 2026

Toei Animation and Inoue Takehiko's studio have announced a 35th anniversary theatrical retrospective screening and traveling exhibition for Slam Dunk, celebrating one of basketball manga's most enduring legacies.

May 28, 2026·5 min read
Summertime Rendering Gets Global Disney+ Release — The Underseen Thriller Finally Goes Worldwide
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Summertime Rendering Gets Global Disney+ Release — The Underseen Thriller Finally Goes Worldwide

Disney+ has confirmed a worldwide release for Summertime Rendering, removing the regional exclusivity that kept the 2022 mystery-thriller largely inaccessible outside Japan and a handful of markets — one of the most consequential streaming announcements for anime fans this year.

May 28, 2026·5 min read
The Dangers in My Heart Season 3 Officially Announced by Shin-Ei Animation
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The Dangers in My Heart Season 3 Officially Announced by Shin-Ei Animation

Shin-Ei Animation has officially greenlit The Dangers in My Heart Season 3, confirming the continuation of Ichikawa and Yamada's tender romance for a third run.

May 27, 2026·4 min read
Heavenly Delusion Season 2 Officially Confirmed by Production I.G
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Heavenly Delusion Season 2 Officially Confirmed by Production I.G

Production I.G has officially confirmed Heavenly Delusion Season 2, promising to finally unravel the mystery connecting Maru and Kiruko's dangerous journey with the children locked inside the facility.

May 27, 2026·4 min read
Oshi no Ko Manga Reaches Its Final Chapter — Anime Adaptation of Finale Arc Confirmed
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Oshi no Ko Manga Reaches Its Final Chapter — Anime Adaptation of Finale Arc Confirmed

The Oshi no Ko manga by Akasaka Aka and Mengo Yokoyari has concluded publication in Weekly Young Jump, and Doga Kobo has confirmed that the anime adaptation will continue through the final arc.

May 27, 2026·4 min read
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Premieres to Record Streaming Numbers
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Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Premieres to Record Streaming Numbers

Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 has opened to the series' best streaming figures yet, as Sunraku's battle against the Legendary monsters reaches its most anticipated arc.

May 27, 2026·4 min read
Blue Lock Season 3 Confirmed: World Cup Arc Arrives in 2027 with Eight Eleven Production
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Blue Lock Season 3 Confirmed: World Cup Arc Arrives in 2027 with Eight Eleven Production

Eight Eleven has confirmed that Blue Lock Season 3 will adapt the World Cup arc of Muneyuki Kaneshiro's manga, with a 2027 premiere window announced alongside early promotional artwork.

May 26, 2026·4 min read
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Officially Announced
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Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Officially Announced

A-1 Pictures has officially confirmed Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3, with a teaser visual and key staff returning. The new season will adapt the manga's climactic Divine Visionary arc.

May 26, 2026·4 min read
Mob Psycho 100 Season 4 Officially Confirmed by BONES
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Mob Psycho 100 Season 4 Officially Confirmed by BONES

BONES has officially confirmed Mob Psycho 100 Season 4, bringing ONE's beloved series back for a final chapter. The announcement was made at a special fan event and includes the return of key staff.

May 26, 2026·4 min read
Bloom Into You Sequel Anime Confirmed: Troyca Returns to Adapt the Remaining Story
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Bloom Into You Sequel Anime Confirmed: Troyca Returns to Adapt the Remaining Story

Troyca has confirmed a sequel to Bloom Into You, one of the most beloved yuri romance anime of its era, finally completing the adaptation of Nio Nakatani's acclaimed manga.

May 25, 2026·5 min read
One Piece Elbaf Arc Anime Preview — What to Expect from the Land of Giants
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One Piece Elbaf Arc Anime Preview — What to Expect from the Land of Giants

With the Egghead Arc wrapping up, Toei Animation previews the Elbaf Arc — the long-awaited land of giants that Oda has been building toward for over two decades.

May 25, 2026·5 min read
The Tatami Galaxy: 16th Anniversary Special Screenings and Art Book Announced
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The Tatami Galaxy: 16th Anniversary Special Screenings and Art Book Announced

Madhouse and Science SARU are marking 16 years of The Tatami Galaxy with a nationwide theatrical retrospective in Japan and a new deluxe art book collecting visual materials never before published.

May 25, 2026·5 min read
Goblin Slayer Season 3 Officially Announced with New Trailer
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Goblin Slayer Season 3 Officially Announced with New Trailer

White Fox has officially announced Goblin Slayer Season 3, with a teaser trailer dropping during a dedicated live event. The new season adapts the Goblin Slayer: Year One side story alongside the main manga's latest arc.

May 24, 2026·4 min read
Lycoris Recoil Gets a Theatrical Film — A-1 Pictures Returns for Original Story Sequel
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Lycoris Recoil Gets a Theatrical Film — A-1 Pictures Returns for Original Story Sequel

A theatrical film sequel to Lycoris Recoil has been announced by A-1 Pictures, described as an original story continuing from the events of the 2022 series, with the original director Shingo Adachi confirmed to return.

May 24, 2026·4 min read
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Season 2 Officially Confirmed
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Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Season 2 Officially Confirmed

A second season of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead has been officially announced, with production returning to B.NAZ and the adaptation expected to continue Haro Aso's manga into the mid-series escalation arcs.

May 24, 2026·3 min read
K-On! Turns 17: Kyoto Animation Announces Anniversary Exhibition and New Art Book
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K-On! Turns 17: Kyoto Animation Announces Anniversary Exhibition and New Art Book

Kyoto Animation has announced a 17th anniversary celebration for K-On!, including a traveling art exhibition and a new deluxe art book releasing this summer. HTT forever.

May 22, 2026·4 min read
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 — Fall 2026 Premiere Date Officially Confirmed by Production I.G
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Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 — Fall 2026 Premiere Date Officially Confirmed by Production I.G

Production I.G has confirmed that Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 will premiere in October 2026, with a new key visual revealing the expanded Defense Force cast and confirming that Naoya Matsumoto's manga arc involving the Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina will anchor the season.

May 22, 2026·5 min read
Kakegurui Returns: New Anime Project Announced — Jabami Yumeko Gambles Again
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Kakegurui Returns: New Anime Project Announced — Jabami Yumeko Gambles Again

MAPPA and Square Enix have announced a new Kakegurui anime project that will adapt the final arcs of Homura Kawamoto's manga, bringing Jabami Yumeko's twisted gambling saga to its conclusion.

May 22, 2026·5 min read
Solo Leveling Season 3 Confirmed — Shadow Monarch Arc Begins
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Solo Leveling Season 3 Confirmed — Shadow Monarch Arc Begins

A-1 Pictures and Aniplex officially confirm Solo Leveling Season 3, adapting the Shadow Monarch arc as Sung Jinwoo's transformation reaches its ultimate conclusion.

May 22, 2026·4 min read
Wind Breaker Season 2 Officially Confirmed, Production Underway at CloverWorks
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Wind Breaker Season 2 Officially Confirmed, Production Underway at CloverWorks

CloverWorks has officially confirmed Wind Breaker Season 2 is in active production, with the announcement accompanied by a new key visual and a brief comment from the director praising the manga's next arc.

May 21, 2026·5 min read
Assassination Classroom Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Special Exhibition and Remaster Announcement
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Assassination Classroom Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Special Exhibition and Remaster Announcement

Assassination Classroom marks its 10th anniversary with a special exhibition touring Japan and a 4K remaster announcement for the complete anime series, reviving interest in one of the decade's most distinctive shonen titles.

May 20, 2026·3 min read
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Officially Announced by Netflix and Studio Trigger
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 Officially Announced by Netflix and Studio Trigger

Netflix and Studio Trigger have officially confirmed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, returning to Night City with a new story and a brand new crew of edgerunners.

May 20, 2026·5 min read
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Season 2 — Production Officially Confirmed for 2027
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Season 2 — Production Officially Confirmed for 2027

CloverWorks has officially confirmed that Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest is getting a second season, set to premiere in early 2027, continuing the adaptation of Atsuo Ueda's manga sequel directly after the events of Season 1.

May 20, 2026·5 min read
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Gets Theatrical Film — Production Announcement Confirmed
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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Gets Theatrical Film — Production Announcement Confirmed

A theatrical film adaptation of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War has been officially announced, with A-1 Pictures confirmed as the production studio and the original series director attached to the project.

May 20, 2026·3 min read
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Drops First Official Trailer Ahead of Fall 2026 Premiere
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Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Drops First Official Trailer Ahead of Fall 2026 Premiere

Production I.G has released the first full trailer for Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, confirming a Fall 2026 premiere window and teasing the Defense Force arc's next major escalation.

May 20, 2026·6 min read
Pluto Season 2 Officially Confirmed by Netflix and NHK
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Pluto Season 2 Officially Confirmed by Netflix and NHK

Netflix Japan and NHK have officially confirmed a second season of Pluto, the critically acclaimed adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's landmark manga. A 2027 premiere window has been set.

May 20, 2026·4 min read
Serial Experiments Lain at 28: The Anime That Predicted the Internet Age
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Serial Experiments Lain at 28: The Anime That Predicted the Internet Age

Twenty-eight years after its 1998 broadcast, Serial Experiments Lain's vision of a networked consciousness dissolving the boundary between the digital and physical reads less like science fiction and more like a design document for the world we now inhabit.

May 20, 2026·5 min read
Vinland Saga Season 4 Officially Announced — The Eastern Expedition Arc
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Vinland Saga Season 4 Officially Announced — The Eastern Expedition Arc

Wit Studio and Twin Engine confirm Vinland Saga Season 4 is in production, adapting Makoto Yukimura's gripping Eastern Expedition arc as Thorfinn sails beyond the known world.

May 20, 2026·4 min read
Gurren Lagann 20th Anniversary Worldwide Theatrical Tour Announced for 2027
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Gurren Lagann 20th Anniversary Worldwide Theatrical Tour Announced for 2027

Gainax and Aniplex have announced a worldwide theatrical screening tour to celebrate Gurren Lagann's 20th anniversary in 2027, with a newly remastered 4K version of both compilation films and a retrospective documentary.

May 18, 2026·6 min read
Kingdom Season 5 Sets Summer 2026 Premiere — The Coalition Invasion Arc Begins
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Kingdom Season 5 Sets Summer 2026 Premiere — The Coalition Invasion Arc Begins

Studio Pierrot has confirmed that Kingdom Season 5 will premiere in Summer 2026, covering the Coalition Invasion Arc — one of the most strategically complex and emotionally devastating arcs in Yasuhisa Hara's ongoing manga.

May 18, 2026·6 min read
KonoSuba Season 4 Officially Announced — Darkness Arc Gets the Anime Treatment
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KonoSuba Season 4 Officially Announced — Darkness Arc Gets the Anime Treatment

Studio DEEN has officially announced KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Season 4, confirming it will adapt the Darkness arc from Natsume Akatsuki's light novel series.

May 18, 2026·5 min read
Planetes at 22: Hard Science Fiction's Most Honest Anime Still Stands Alone
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Planetes at 22: Hard Science Fiction's Most Honest Anime Still Stands Alone

Twenty-two years after its finale, Planetes remains the only anime to depict space work as labor — unglamorous, essential, and human. As the commercial space industry reshapes how we think about orbit, the show's realism reads with renewed urgency.

May 18, 2026·6 min read
Rurouni Kenshin 2023: Kyoto Arc Anime Adaptation Confirmed, Premieres Fall 2026
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Rurouni Kenshin 2023: Kyoto Arc Anime Adaptation Confirmed, Premieres Fall 2026

Liden Films has confirmed a second season of the 2023 Rurouni Kenshin remake, adapting the beloved Kyoto Arc featuring Makoto Shishio as the central antagonist. The season is set to premiere in Fall 2026.

May 18, 2026·6 min read
Spy x Family Code: White 2 — Wit Studio and CloverWorks Announce Second Theatrical Film
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Spy x Family Code: White 2 — Wit Studio and CloverWorks Announce Second Theatrical Film

Wit Studio and CloverWorks have announced a second Spy x Family theatrical film, currently titled Code: White 2, with a 2027 release window and an original story written in close collaboration with manga author Tatsuya Endo.

May 18, 2026·4 min read
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: First Trailer and Key Visual Revealed
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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: First Trailer and Key Visual Revealed

Toho Animation has released the first full trailer for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, debuting a new key visual that brings Maomao back to the inner court with a darker chapter ahead.

May 16, 2026·5 min read
Horimiya: A New Story — CloverWorks Announces Original Anime Continuation
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Horimiya: A New Story — CloverWorks Announces Original Anime Continuation

CloverWorks has announced a new Horimiya anime project subtitled 'A New Story', described as an original continuation that will follow Hori and Miyamura into early adulthood.

May 16, 2026·4 min read
Trigun Stampede Season 2 Officially Confirmed by Studio Orange
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Trigun Stampede Season 2 Officially Confirmed by Studio Orange

Studio Orange has officially confirmed Trigun Stampede Season 2, with a brief teaser clip and confirmation that the full original creative team is returning to finish Vash's story.

May 16, 2026·5 min read
The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 3 Enters Production — Studio Kafka Confirms Return
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The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 3 Enters Production — Studio Kafka Confirms Return

Studio Kafka has confirmed that The Ancient Magus' Bride will return for a third season, with production officially underway and the adaptation expected to cover the College arc's final chapters from Kore Yamazaki's manga.

May 15, 2026·4 min read
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Gets Official October 2026 Premiere Date
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Gets Official October 2026 Premiere Date

Madhouse has confirmed that Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 will premiere in October 2026, with the studio sharing a new key visual and confirming the return of the full original production team.

May 15, 2026·5 min read
Hunter x Hunter Confirmed for Weekly Serialization — Togashi Announces Full Arc Completion
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Hunter x Hunter Confirmed for Weekly Serialization — Togashi Announces Full Arc Completion

Yoshihiro Togashi has announced that Hunter x Hunter will return to weekly serialization in Shonen Jump+ after the current arc's storyboard phase is fully complete, ending years of unpredictable scheduling.

May 15, 2026·5 min read
Jujutsu Kaisen Final Arc Gets Official Anime Adaptation Trailer
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Jujutsu Kaisen Final Arc Gets Official Anime Adaptation Trailer

MAPPA has dropped a full trailer for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's adaptation of the Final Culling Game arc, confirming a late 2026 premiere window and the return of the full main cast.

May 15, 2026·5 min read
Revolutionary Girl Utena: How Ikuhara's Masterwork Shaped 30 Years of Anime Storytelling
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Revolutionary Girl Utena: How Ikuhara's Masterwork Shaped 30 Years of Anime Storytelling

As Revolutionary Girl Utena approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027, the influence of Kunihiko Ikuhara's allegorical masterpiece on how anime tells stories about power, gender, and transformation is more visible than ever in the titles audiences celebrate today.

May 15, 2026·7 min read
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Officially Confirmed by Kinema Citrus
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Officially Confirmed by Kinema Citrus

Kinema Citrus has officially confirmed that The Rising of the Shield Hero will receive a fourth season, with production already underway and a 2027 premiere window targeting the conclusion of the Infinite Labyrinth arc.

May 15, 2026·3 min read
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Confirms Finale Arc Premiere for Fall 2026
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Confirms Finale Arc Premiere for Fall 2026

Studio 8bit has confirmed a Fall 2026 premiere for the final cour of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, covering the Great Demon Lord arc as Rimuru's political authority reaches its peak.

May 15, 2026·4 min read
Anohana 15th Anniversary: Fan Gathering Event and Exhibition Announced
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Anohana 15th Anniversary: Fan Gathering Event and Exhibition Announced

Fifteen years after Meiko 'Menma' Honma first appeared on screen, A-1 Pictures and the original production team reunite for a landmark fan event and traveling exhibition celebrating Anohana's enduring emotional legacy.

May 11, 2026·5 min read
Psycho-Pass Season 4 Confirmed — New Century Arc Set 100 Years After the Original
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Psycho-Pass Season 4 Confirmed — New Century Arc Set 100 Years After the Original

Production I.G and Fuji TV have confirmed Psycho-Pass Season 4: New Century Arc, a new chapter in the franchise set 100 years after the original series. A new Enforcer and a changed Sibyl System take center stage.

May 11, 2026·5 min read
Toradora Theatrical Film Announced — J.C. Staff Reunites Ryuuji and Taiga
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Toradora Theatrical Film Announced — J.C. Staff Reunites Ryuuji and Taiga

J.C. Staff has officially announced a Toradora theatrical film, reuniting the original production team and voice cast nearly two decades after the anime's debut. The film will adapt the light novel epilogue.

May 9, 2026·4 min read
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Officially Confirmed for 2026
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Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Officially Confirmed for 2026

Studio Lerche has officially confirmed Classroom of the Elite Season 3, continuing Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's calculated rise through the Advanced Nurturing High School hierarchy.

May 8, 2026·4 min read
Kuroko's Basketball Turns 15: Anniversary Exhibition Announced for Tokyo and Osaka
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Kuroko's Basketball Turns 15: Anniversary Exhibition Announced for Tokyo and Osaka

Kuroko's Basketball marks 15 years since its manga debut with a major anniversary exhibition touring Tokyo and Osaka, featuring original artwork, memorabilia, and exclusive merchandise.

May 8, 2026·4 min read
Mushishi Gets a 20th Anniversary OVA — Artland and Maruyama's Studio Return to Ginko's World
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Mushishi Gets a 20th Anniversary OVA — Artland and Maruyama's Studio Return to Ginko's World

An official 20th anniversary OVA for Mushishi has been announced, bringing back key staff from the original series to create a new standalone story set in the world of traveling mushi-shi Ginko.

May 8, 2026·5 min read
Nana at 20: Why the Unfinished Manga Still Dominates Fan Conversations
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Nana at 20: Why the Unfinished Manga Still Dominates Fan Conversations

Twenty years after Nana's peak serialization, Ai Yazawa's hiatus manga remains one of the most discussed unfinished works in the medium — and the fandom's hope for a return has never faded.

May 8, 2026·5 min read
SK8 the Infinity Season 2 Sets Fall 2026 Premiere Window
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SK8 the Infinity Season 2 Sets Fall 2026 Premiere Window

Bones has confirmed that SK8 the Infinity Season 2 will premiere in Fall 2026, bringing Reki, Langa, and a new cast of rivals back to the underground skateboarding circuit known as S.

May 8, 2026·5 min read
Dorohedoro Season 2 Confirmed: MAPPA Returns to the Hole
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Dorohedoro Season 2 Confirmed: MAPPA Returns to the Hole

MAPPA has confirmed that Dorohedoro will return for a second season, continuing Caiman and Nikaido's search for answers in Q Hayashida's grotesque and unforgettable world.

May 7, 2026·5 min read
Land of the Lustrous Season 2 Officially Confirmed: Studio Orange Returns
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Land of the Lustrous Season 2 Officially Confirmed: Studio Orange Returns

After years of fan campaigning and manga story developments, Studio Orange has officially confirmed that Land of the Lustrous will return for a second season. Here is everything we know.

May 7, 2026·5 min read
Blue Exorcist: Gehenna Gate Arc Anime Officially Announced
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Blue Exorcist: Gehenna Gate Arc Anime Officially Announced

A-1 Pictures has officially announced the anime adaptation of the Gehenna Gate Arc, the next major chapter in Rin Okumura's journey — continuing directly from where the Shimane Illuminati Saga left off.

May 6, 2026·4 min read
Cowboy Bebop 4K Remaster Officially Confirmed for 2026 Global Release
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Cowboy Bebop 4K Remaster Officially Confirmed for 2026 Global Release

Bandai Namco Filmworks has confirmed a full 4K remaster of Cowboy Bebop, the 1998 Sunrise masterpiece. The remaster will feature a restored audio mix and digitally cleaned frame-by-frame visuals.

May 6, 2026·4 min read
Delicious in Dungeon: Trigger Announces Theatrical Film Adaptation
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Delicious in Dungeon: Trigger Announces Theatrical Film Adaptation

Studio Trigger announces a theatrical film set in the world of Delicious in Dungeon, serving as a standalone story following Laios and the party after the events of the television series.

May 6, 2026·4 min read
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation — Season 3 Officially Confirmed
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation — Season 3 Officially Confirmed

Studio Bind officially confirms Season 3 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is in full production, continuing Rudeus Greyrat's journey through the Mushoku Tensei light novel series.

May 6, 2026·4 min read
NieR:Automata Ver1.1a — Season 2 Confirmed, New Arc to Adapt Route B and Beyond
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NieR:Automata Ver1.1a — Season 2 Confirmed, New Arc to Adapt Route B and Beyond

A-1 Pictures confirms Season 2 of NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, set to adapt Route B and the game's later narrative paths, with Yoko Taro returning as creative supervisor.

May 6, 2026·4 min read
Tokyo Revengers: Anthology of a Bloody Halloween Gets Anime Adaptation
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Tokyo Revengers: Anthology of a Bloody Halloween Gets Anime Adaptation

Liden Films has confirmed an anime adaptation of Tokyo Revengers: Anthology of a Bloody Halloween, the prequel manga arc detailing the Black Dragon's origins and Taiju Shiba's rise — filling in one of the franchise's most-requested gaps.

May 6, 2026·4 min read
Code Geass 20th Anniversary: Special Exhibition and Compilation Events Announced
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Code Geass 20th Anniversary: Special Exhibition and Compilation Events Announced

Sunrise and Bandai Namco mark twenty years of Code Geass with a touring exhibition, a new compilation Blu-ray set, and fan events across Japan and Latin America.

May 5, 2026·5 min read
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Turns 20: Kyoto Animation's Defining Moment
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Turns 20: Kyoto Animation's Defining Moment

Twenty years ago, Haruhi Suzumiya rewrote the rules of anime. We look back at how an eccentric high schooler and her SOS Brigade changed the medium forever — and what the franchise means in 2026.

May 5, 2026·6 min read
One Piece Live Action Season 2: Netflix Confirms Production is Underway
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One Piece Live Action Season 2: Netflix Confirms Production is Underway

Netflix has officially confirmed that production on One Piece Live Action Season 2 is actively underway, with new cast additions and a revised Alabasta Arc storyline confirmed by the showrunners.

May 5, 2026·4 min read
Rascal Does Not Dream Theatrical Trilogy — Final Film Release Date Set for 2027
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Rascal Does Not Dream Theatrical Trilogy — Final Film Release Date Set for 2027

CloverWorks and Aniplex confirm the final entry in the Rascal Does Not Dream theatrical trilogy will release in Spring 2027, wrapping up the light novel series with an adaptation of the final volumes.

May 5, 2026·4 min read
Your Lie in April Live Orchestra Concert Tour — Dates and Venues Revealed
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Your Lie in April Live Orchestra Concert Tour — Dates and Venues Revealed

An official live orchestra concert tour for Your Lie in April has been announced for 2026–2027, performing the anime's complete score alongside live piano soloists in six cities worldwide.

May 4, 2026·4 min read
Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th Anniversary — Global Theatrical Run Announced
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Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th Anniversary — Global Theatrical Run Announced

Khara announces a global theatrical run for Neon Genesis Evangelion's 30th anniversary, including a remastered 4K director's cut of the original TV series and End of Evangelion.

May 3, 2026·4 min read
Natsume's Book of Friends: 20th Anniversary Theatrical Film Officially Announced
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Natsume's Book of Friends: 20th Anniversary Theatrical Film Officially Announced

Brain's Base has officially announced a theatrical film for Natsume's Book of Friends to mark the franchise's 20th anniversary, with the original voice cast returning and Yuki Midorikawa personally involved in the project.

May 3, 2026·4 min read
Ouran High School Host Club at 20: The Shojo Comedy That Outlasted Its Genre
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Ouran High School Host Club at 20: The Shojo Comedy That Outlasted Its Genre

Ouran High School Host Club's anime adaptation turns 20 this year. Two decades later, Bisco Hatori's self-aware romance comedy remains one of the most rewatched shojo titles in the canon — and its humor holds up remarkably well.

May 3, 2026·6 min read
Steins;Gate Turns 15: Celebrating the Time-Travel Masterpiece
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Steins;Gate Turns 15: Celebrating the Time-Travel Masterpiece

It has been 15 years since Steins;Gate first aired in April 2011. We look back at how White Fox's adaptation became the gold standard for sci-fi anime and why it continues to resonate with every new generation of fans.

May 3, 2026·4 min read
Sword Art Online Progressive: Third Film Officially Announced by A-1 Pictures
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Sword Art Online Progressive: Third Film Officially Announced by A-1 Pictures

A-1 Pictures has announced a third Sword Art Online Progressive film, continuing the floor-by-floor retelling of Aincrad from Reki Kawahara's Progressive light novel series.

May 3, 2026·4 min read
Death Note at 20: The Anime That Redefined What Mainstream Could Look Like
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Death Note at 20: The Anime That Redefined What Mainstream Could Look Like

Twenty years since Death Note first aired, the series remains one of anime's greatest gateway titles. We look at why Light Yagami's story still hits hard in 2026, and what it did that no anime had quite done before.

May 2, 2026·5 min read
Dragon Ball DAIMA Finale — The Community Has Delivered Its Verdict
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Dragon Ball DAIMA Finale — The Community Has Delivered Its Verdict

Dragon Ball DAIMA has wrapped its first season run, and the fan community has spent weeks debating whether Toriyama's final creative vision delivered — here's where the discourse has landed.

May 2, 2026·4 min read
Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle: Why the Final Film Arc Became a Cultural Moment
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Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle: Why the Final Film Arc Became a Cultural Moment

Production I.G's decision to adapt the final arc of Haikyuu!! as a two-part theatrical experience was controversial at first. Now, with both films behind us, it's clear it was the right call — here's why.

May 2, 2026·4 min read
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The JOJOLands Anime Adaptation Officially Announced
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The JOJOLands Anime Adaptation Officially Announced

David Production has officially announced the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 9: The JOJOLands. The studio that has animated every part since Part 1 returns to bring Jodio Joestar's Hawaiian adventure to screens worldwide.

May 2, 2026·4 min read
Violet Evergarden: New Theatrical Film Announced by Kyoto Animation
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Violet Evergarden: New Theatrical Film Announced by Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has officially announced a new Violet Evergarden theatrical film. The project, confirmed at AnimeJapan 2026, will continue Violet's story in an original scenario penned by novelist Kana Akatsuki.

May 2, 2026·3 min read
Black Clover Final Arc Anime Adaptation Officially Announced
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Black Clover Final Arc Anime Adaptation Officially Announced

After years of waiting following the TV series hiatus, Black Clover's final manga arc is officially getting an anime adaptation. Here's what's been confirmed about the return of Asta's story.

May 1, 2026·3 min read
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Cour Air Date Announced
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Cour Air Date Announced

Pierrot has confirmed the broadcast date for the final cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, bringing Ichigo Kurosaki's story to its definitive animated conclusion.

May 1, 2026·3 min read
Blue Lock Season 2 Kicks Off: The U-20 Arc Delivers
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Blue Lock Season 2 Kicks Off: The U-20 Arc Delivers

Blue Lock Season 2 has premiered with the high-stakes U-20 Japan match, and early episodes confirm the series has lost none of its stylistic intensity. Here is our opening assessment.

May 1, 2026·3 min read
Bocchi the Rock! Theatrical Film Officially Announced by Cloverworks
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Bocchi the Rock! Theatrical Film Officially Announced by Cloverworks

CloverWorks has officially announced a Bocchi the Rock! theatrical film, bringing Hitori Gotoh and KESSOKU BAND back to the big screen with an original story.

May 1, 2026·3 min read
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Officially Confirmed
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Officially Confirmed

Madhouse and Aniplex have officially greenlit Frieren: Beyond Journey's End for a second season. Here is everything confirmed so far about the continuation of Frieren's journey.

May 1, 2026·3 min read
One Punch Man Season 3: J.C. Staff Confirmed, Production Underway
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One Punch Man Season 3: J.C. Staff Confirmed, Production Underway

One Punch Man Season 3 is officially in production at J.C. Staff, with key staff confirmed and a 2026 premiere window now on the table. After years of waiting since Season 2, Saitama returns for the Monster Association arc.

May 1, 2026·4 min read
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Officially Confirmed by Doga Kobo
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Oshi no Ko Season 3 Officially Confirmed by Doga Kobo

Doga Kobo has officially announced Oshi no Ko Season 3, confirming the continuation of the idol industry drama that shook the anime world.

May 1, 2026·3 min read
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Season 2 Officially Announced
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Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Season 2 Officially Announced

The remake series Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is getting a second season, confirmed by Brain's Base — Holo and Lawrence's journey through the medieval trade routes continues.

May 1, 2026·4 min read
The 2000s Anime Resurgence: Why Inuyasha, Nana, and Ouran Still Matter
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The 2000s Anime Resurgence: Why Inuyasha, Nana, and Ouran Still Matter

With three iconic titles from the early 2000s now in the Otakiva catalog, we look at why this era of anime is experiencing renewed appreciation from both returning fans and new viewers discovering it for the first time.

Apr 30, 2026·4 min read
Dandadan Season 2 Confirmed: Release Window and What We Know
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Dandadan Season 2 Confirmed: Release Window and What We Know

Science SARU has officially confirmed Dandadan Season 2. Here's everything we know about the return of Okarun and Momo's supernatural adventure.

Apr 30, 2026·3 min read
Dr. Stone: New World Season 3 and What Makes the Franchise Endure
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Dr. Stone: New World Season 3 and What Makes the Franchise Endure

With Dr. Stone now fully in the catalog, we look at why the franchise's mix of science education and shonen spectacle has found a loyal audience across three seasons.

Apr 30, 2026·4 min read
Erased at 10: Why the Time-Travel Thriller Still Holds Up
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Erased at 10: Why the Time-Travel Thriller Still Holds Up

A decade after its premiere, Erased remains one of anime's most gripping mystery thrillers — a look back at what made it work and why it still resonates.

Apr 30, 2026·4 min read
Spring 2026 Anime Season Wrap-Up: The Best Shows of the Season
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Spring 2026 Anime Season Wrap-Up: The Best Shows of the Season

Spring 2026 is wrapping up — here are the shows that defined the season, from surprise hits to anticipated sequels, and our picks for what to watch now.

Apr 30, 2026·3 min read
Summer 2026 Anime Season Preview: The Most Anticipated Shows
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Summer 2026 Anime Season Preview: The Most Anticipated Shows

Summer 2026 is almost here — here's our early guide to the season's most anticipated anime, sequels, and originals to watch when the season kicks off.

Apr 30, 2026·3 min read
My Hero Academia: The Anime Finale Arc Has Begun — What to Expect
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My Hero Academia: The Anime Finale Arc Has Begun — What to Expect

BONES confirms the My Hero Academia anime has entered its final arc adaptation, with the studio promising a cinematic approach to Horikoshi's climactic chapters.

Apr 28, 2026·3 min read
No Game No Life Season 2 Project Officially Revealed — Madhouse Returns
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No Game No Life Season 2 Project Officially Revealed — Madhouse Returns

After over a decade of fan campaigns and legal uncertainty, a No Game No Life Season 2 project has been officially revealed, with Madhouse confirmed to return as the producing studio.

Apr 28, 2026·4 min read
Attack on Titan: Global Rewatch Event Announced for The Final Chapters
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Attack on Titan: Global Rewatch Event Announced for The Final Chapters

MAPPA and Kodansha announce a global synchronized rewatch of Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters, with exclusive new retrospective content and director commentary.

Apr 25, 2026·3 min read
Naruto Shippuden 20th Anniversary Remaster Announced for 2027
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Naruto Shippuden 20th Anniversary Remaster Announced for 2027

Studio Pierrot and Viz Media confirm a full HD remaster of Naruto Shippuden to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary, arriving in 2027 with restored animation and a curated filler-free edit.

Apr 25, 2026·4 min read
Made in Abyss Season 3 Enters Production — Kinema Citrus Confirms Return
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Made in Abyss Season 3 Enters Production — Kinema Citrus Confirms Return

Kinema Citrus officially confirms Made in Abyss Season 3 is in active production, set to adapt Akihito Tsukushi's Village arc and beyond.

Apr 22, 2026·4 min read
Re:Zero Season 3 Cour 2 — Production Update and What Comes Next
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Re:Zero Season 3 Cour 2 — Production Update and What Comes Next

White Fox confirms Re:Zero Season 3 Cour 2 is on track, with new key visuals released teasing the Sanctuary arc's most intense chapters and a confirmed air window.

Apr 22, 2026·3 min read
Demon Slayer Season 4 Premiere: Review & First Impressions
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Demon Slayer Season 4 Premiere: Review & First Impressions

Ufotable delivers another visual feast in the Demon Slayer Season 4 premiere — we break down what works and what to expect from the new arc.

Apr 18, 2026·3 min read
Vagabond: Will Inoue Ever Return? A Look at the Manga's Legendary Hiatus
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Vagabond: Will Inoue Ever Return? A Look at the Manga's Legendary Hiatus

Vagabond has been on hiatus since 2015 — a deep dive into why Takehiko Inoue stopped and whether the legendary manga will ever return.

Apr 16, 2026·4 min read
Anime Tokyo 2026: Every Major Announcement You Missed
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Anime Tokyo 2026: Every Major Announcement You Missed

Anime Tokyo 2026 wrapped with major announcements, trailers, and reveals from MAPPA, Wit Studio, Toei, and more — here's everything you missed.

Apr 15, 2026·3 min read
One Piece Chapter 1110: The Straw Hats Fight Back — Full Recap
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One Piece Chapter 1110: The Straw Hats Fight Back — Full Recap

Chapter 1110 delivers on the promise of the Egghead arc with explosive action and a jaw-dropping reveal about the ancient weapons.

Apr 15, 2026·3 min read
Vinland Saga Season 3 Officially Confirmed — Warrior Arc Incoming
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Vinland Saga Season 3 Officially Confirmed — Warrior Arc Incoming

Wit Studio and Twin Engine officially confirm Vinland Saga Season 3 is in production, covering the acclaimed Warrior arc from Makoto Yukimura's manga.

Apr 14, 2026·3 min read
Why Mob Psycho 100 Deserves a Rewatch in 2026
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Why Mob Psycho 100 Deserves a Rewatch in 2026

Mob Psycho 100 has become one of the most rewatched anime of the decade — here's why returning to all three seasons in 2026 is absolutely worth it.

Apr 12, 2026·4 min read
MAPPA Announces Record 8 Simultaneous Productions for 2026
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MAPPA Announces Record 8 Simultaneous Productions for 2026

MAPPA's president confirms the studio will handle 8 simultaneous productions in 2026, sparking debate about animator working conditions and quality control.

Apr 10, 2026·3 min read
One Piece's Egghead Arc Finale Breaks Streaming Records on Crunchyroll
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One Piece's Egghead Arc Finale Breaks Streaming Records on Crunchyroll

The One Piece Egghead arc finale breaks Crunchyroll streaming records, becoming the most-watched simulcast episode in the platform's history.

Apr 10, 2026·4 min read
Interview: MAPPA's Lead Animator on Bringing the Culling Game Arc to Life
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Interview: MAPPA's Lead Animator on Bringing the Culling Game Arc to Life

MAPPA's lead animator on Jujutsu Kaisen discusses the creative challenges of animating the Culling Game arc's massive battle sequences.

Apr 8, 2026·4 min read
Blue Period Manga Review: The Art Anime That Tells the Truth
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Blue Period Manga Review: The Art Anime That Tells the Truth

Blue Period is a rare manga that treats the creative process as both subject and style — a 5/5 must-read about the passion and pain of becoming an artist.

Apr 7, 2026·4 min read
Hunter x Hunter Returns: What We Know About Togashi's Status and the Manga's Future
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Hunter x Hunter Returns: What We Know About Togashi's Status and the Manga's Future

Hunter x Hunter is back — for now. What we know about Togashi's health, the manga's slow progress, and what to expect for the story's future.

Apr 6, 2026·4 min read
Solo Leveling Season 2 Review: Arise from the Shadow
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Solo Leveling Season 2 Review: Arise from the Shadow

Solo Leveling Season 2 doubles down on the power fantasy that made Season 1 a worldwide hit, delivering impressive battles and lore expansion.

Apr 5, 2026·3 min read
Berserk Chapter 375: Studio Gaga Provides Update on Continuation Schedule
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Berserk Chapter 375: Studio Gaga Provides Update on Continuation Schedule

Studio Gaga confirms the Berserk continuation will maintain its current publication cadence through 2027, with Chapter 375 expected in June 2026.

Apr 3, 2026·3 min read
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood at 15 — Why It Still Matters
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood at 15 — Why It Still Matters

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood turns 15 — why the series still resonates globally and why 'FMAB rewatch' continues to trend every year.

Apr 2, 2026·4 min read
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Trilogy Gets Official 2025 Release Window
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Trilogy Gets Official 2025 Release Window

Aniplex and ufotable confirm Demon Slayer's climactic arc as a three-part theatrical trilogy, with the first Infinity Castle film arriving in 2025.

Apr 1, 2026·3 min read
Spring 2026 Anime Season: Top 10 Most Anticipated Shows
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Spring 2026 Anime Season: Top 10 Most Anticipated Shows

Spring 2026 is stacked — here are the 10 shows you absolutely cannot miss this season, from returning titans to promising newcomers.

Apr 1, 2026·2 min read
Spy x Family: New Season Preview and What to Expect from the Ostania Election Arc
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Spy x Family: New Season Preview and What to Expect from the Ostania Election Arc

Spy x Family returns with the politically charged Ostania Election arc — a preview of the new season's biggest story beats and what manga readers can expect.

Mar 30, 2026·3 min read
Chainsaw Man Part 2 Anime Officially Announced by MAPPA
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Chainsaw Man Part 2 Anime Officially Announced by MAPPA

MAPPA confirms the Chainsaw Man Part 2 anime, adapting the School Days arc with Asa Mitaka and the War Devil — what we know so far.

Mar 28, 2026·3 min read
Overlord Season 5 Officially Announced — New Studio, New Chapter
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Overlord Season 5 Officially Announced — New Studio, New Chapter

Overlord Season 5 is confirmed with a new animation studio stepping in as Madhouse exits after four seasons — what we know about the production change.

Mar 25, 2026·3 min read