Category: Anime || Manga

Yen Press has unveiled its first round of announcements as a lead-up to its industry panel at Anime NYC 2026, highlighted by four new manga series licenses and audiobook adaptations. The audiobook titles will be released under the Yen Audio imprint.  Here are the details on the newest titles:  Manga The Goblin Samurai Story and…

A key visual for the second cour of Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle has been revealed. A trailer was released last month. ©裕夢／小学館／チラムネ製作委員会 Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle adapts the light novel series written by Hiromu and illustrated by raemz. Yen Press describes the first volume’s synopsis as such: Being popular isn’t easy. It’s hard to beat Saku…

After a busy two weeks of music festivals and headline shows, J-pop sensation YOASOBI graced Oakland Arena for the penultimate stop of their Never Ending Stories North America tour. With a set list packed with songs from their latest album The Book for, as well as fan favorites from their extensive discography, the duo came…

An original dark fantasy TV anime titled Maiden Blood has been announced with a teaser trailer, teaser visual, and 2027 broadcast start date. It’s a Polygon Pictures production with a premise that involves blood, demons, a being called Evil God, and the first failure of the “Renewal of the World.” Here’s the synopsis: Armageddon—the final…

A November 26 release date has been announced for the visual novel Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel-, a sequel to the 2014 anime film Expelled from Paradise. A teaser trailer, preview images, and story details were also revealed. Here’s the synopsis: A.D. 2400. Ever since the Nano Hazard, a catastrophic event that laid waste…

A main trailer for the two-part Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe anime has been released. It’s the longest look at the new Mamoru Oshii title yet, and showcases the show’s 2D-animated humans and premise. Set towards the end of a 100-year conflict between the two powers Gilgamesh and Balarant, Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue…

Legendary Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano appeared as a featured guest at Anime Expo 2026. Famous for his critical role in shaping character designs for countless video game franchises, including Final Fantasy, Amano drew great attention at the convention, where he and his team discussed his new eponymous company Yoshitaka Amano Inc. and his upcoming animation project,…

Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming two-part LEGO One Piece animated special during Anime NYC 2026. It will begin streaming on the service starting on September 29, 2026.   A key visual of the special was also released on One Piece Netflix’s official X/Twitter account.  The LEGO One Piece special was produced by…

Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press imprint will be publishing the Ace of the Diamond baseball manga series in a 3-in-1 English print omnibus format. The print release was first reported by Anime News Network last week.  The first paperback omnibus volume will be released on March 23, 2027 and is now available for pre-order on…

Crunchyroll has announced the acquisition and North American theatrical dates for upcoming The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc- anime film. It premiered in Japanese theaters earlier this year on May 8, 2026.   Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will screen the anime film in the U.S. and Canada for three days…