The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the late Sachiko Kiyono‘s Nontan children’s books announced on Saturday the series will receive a new 3D CG-animated work to celebrate the 50th anniversary for the franchise. Image via Anime Hack © キヨノサチコ／偕成社 <span class=”fr-mk” style=”display: none;”> </span> The franchise will also hold an […]
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Code Geass, Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Launches on Kadokawa’s KadoComi
Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the previously announced official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass – Hangyaku no Lelouch – Minuet Zero (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing x Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Minuet Zero), on Kadokawa‘s KadoComi platform on Friday. […]
Netflix to Stream Banana Fish Anime Starting August 12, with New English and French Dubs
Image via Banana Fish anime’s website © 吉田秋生・小学館／Project BANANA FISH Netflix announced on its website on July 6 that it will add the television anime of Akimi Yoshida‘s Banana Fish manga in select regions on August 12. Update: Netflix also announced on Monday that the anime will get exclusive English […]
Former GungHo Executive Takanori Kikuchi Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement
Image via GungHo Online Entertainment © GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. Japanese news outlet Jiji.com reported on Wednesday the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Marunoichi Police arrested former GungHo Online Entertainment executive Takanori Kikuchi under suspicion of breach of trust. He is accused of embezzling company funds while working as the head […]
The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom Anime Reveals Teaser, Cast, Staff, January 2027 Debut
The staff for the TV anime of Hifumi’s The Eternal Fool’s Words of Wisdom (Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume) novels unveiled on Sunday a teaser trailer, the cast, the staff, and the January 2027 premiere date. Crunchyroll will stream the series outside of Japan. <span class=”fr-mk” style=”display: none;”> </span> […]
Akiko Hayashi, Illustrator of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Novel, Dies at 81
Image via Amazon Japan © Fukuinkan Shoten Publishers Inc., Akiko Hayashi, Eiko Kadono Japanese news outlet The Mainichi reported on Wednesday children’s book author and illustrator Akiko Hayashi died of pneumonia on July 1 in a hospital in Nagano prefecture. She was 81. She was known for illustrating the first […]
Kōji Miura’s Blue Box Manga Concludes in Shonen Jump
Image via Amazon © Kōji Miura, Shueisha, Viz Media This year’s 33rd issue of Shueisha‘s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Kōji Miura‘s Blue Box manga on Monday. The 27th volume will ship on October 2 and the 28th and final volume will ship on December 4. Shueisha‘s MANGA Plus service publishes […]
Umihoshi Nanai’s Kizuguchi to Hōtai Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2027
J.C. Staff announced on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai‘s Kizuguchi to Hōtai (Wound and Bandage) manga that will debut in January 2027. The staff revealed two visuals, with the second visual being a “weak loving” version. Normal versionImage via Kizuguchi to Hōtai anime’s […]
Colopl Announces Shironeko Project Infinity Game for 2027 Release on Switch, Switch 2
Colopl revealed on Saturday its Shironeko Project Infinity game will launch for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027. Image via Shironeko Project Inifinity’s official website © COLOPL, Inc. <span class=”fr-mk” style=”display: none;”> </span> The game will feature characters from the Shironeko Project New World’s game. Image via Shironeko Project franchise’s website […]
Amekiri’s ‘Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun’ BL Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Shinshokan‘s Dear Plus label announced on Saturday Amekiri‘s Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun (Wait a second, Harutora-kun) boys-love manga will get a live-action series on August 13. The series will air on MBS and other channels. Image via MBS’ dramaphil timeslot’s X/Twitter © 「ちょっと待とうよ、春虎くん」製作委員会・MBS The series stars Masaya Sakuragi (left in photo […]