https://anifr.net/Anime and manga news, announcements, trailers and industry reporting, with original sources.enhttps://anifr.net/news/romelia-war-chronicle-second-cour-april-2027-hiro-shimonohttps://anifr.net/news/romelia-war-chronicle-second-cour-april-2027-hiro-shimonoRomelia War Chronicle returns in April 2027 with its second cour. The fantasy series is airing as a split-cour anime, and Hiro Shimono sings the new ending.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:31:20 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/takopis-original-sin-movie-november-2026-trailer-telehttps://anifr.net/news/takopis-original-sin-movie-november-2026-trailer-teleThe anime film Takopi's Original Sin – Arigatou, Mata Ashita opens in Japan on November 27, 2026. A new trailer shows additional scenes and the theme song "Rabyu" by Tele.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:28:41 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/mappa-sponsor-tischtennis-honoka-hashimoto-2026https://anifr.net/news/mappa-sponsor-tischtennis-honoka-hashimoto-2026Anime studio MAPPA signed a sponsorship deal with Japanese table tennis player Honoka Hashimoto in November 2026. Hashimoto herself follows Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:25:40 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/girls-band-cry-the-movie-release-may-2027https://anifr.net/news/girls-band-cry-the-movie-release-may-2027Girls Band Cry: The Movie opens in Japan on May 21, 2027. In the new anime film, Togenashi Togeari embarks on a 50-stop tour.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:34:50 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/aoashi-season-2-germany-crunchyroll-stream-24-episodeshttps://anifr.net/news/aoashi-season-2-germany-crunchyroll-stream-24-episodesAoashi Season 2 is available in Germany on Crunchyroll and through the Crunchyroll Channel on Prime Video. The football anime began airing on October 4, 2026, and comprises 24 episodes in total.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:33:37 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/blue-eye-samurai-season-2-january-2027-finalehttps://anifr.net/news/blue-eye-samurai-season-2-january-2027-finaleBlue Eye Samurai returns to Netflix in January 2027 with Season 2. An official teaser shows Mizu's journey to London, and a third season has already been confirmed as the conclusion of the animated series.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:34:23 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2-all-ten-episodes-netflixhttps://anifr.net/news/cyberpunk-edgerunners-2-all-ten-episodes-netflixCyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 has been available on Netflix with all ten episodes since October 20, 2026. Studio TRIGGER and CD PROJEKT RED tell a standalone story with new characters in Night City.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:33:28 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/sakamoto-days-season-2-netflix-january-2027-teaserhttps://anifr.net/news/sakamoto-days-season-2-netflix-january-2027-teaserSakamoto Days gets a second season on Netflix in January 2027. TMS Entertainment is producing the continuation, with Daisuke Nakajima directing; a new teaser introduces the JCC storyline.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:32:30 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/the-one-piece-netflix-february-2027-seven-episodeshttps://anifr.net/news/the-one-piece-netflix-february-2027-seven-episodesTHE ONE PIECE premieres worldwide on Netflix in February 2027. The WIT STUDIO remake initially comprises seven episodes totaling roughly 300 minutes and covers the beginning of the East Blue arc.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:31:36 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/bass-x-machina-netflix-november-3-2026https://anifr.net/news/bass-x-machina-netflix-november-3-2026Bass X Machina has been available on Netflix since November 3, 2026. Studio Mir produces the six-part steampunk Western series, with Brian Tyree Henry as lead voice and executive producer.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:30:11 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/mashle-season-3-new-info-abema-special-november-2026https://anifr.net/news/mashle-season-3-new-info-abema-special-november-2026In a one-hour ABEMA special on November 11, 2026, new information about the third season of "Mashle" will be presented for the first time. Two further voice actors have been confirmed for the broadcast.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:36:02 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/ghost-meets-gal-season-2-vanguard-veil-lift-2027https://anifr.net/news/ghost-meets-gal-season-2-vanguard-veil-lift-2027Ghost Meets Gal! is getting a second anime season. Bushiroad also announced Cardfight!! Vanguard: Veil Lift for 2027 and showed a first teaser for the new project.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:29:29 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/kakan-ruirui-toei-voltage-switch-otome-2027https://anifr.net/news/kakan-ruirui-toei-voltage-switch-otome-2027Toei Animation and Voltage are developing the otome adventure "Kakan Ruirui – Ura Yomi Terasu Hozukiyo" for Nintendo Switch. The download-only title is set to release in Japanese and English in 2027.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:29:34 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/love-live-yamato-rebel3199-crossover-akihabara-visualhttps://anifr.net/news/love-live-yamato-rebel3199-crossover-akihabara-visualLove Live! and Yamato REBEL3199 share a joint visual featuring Honoka Kosaka and Sasha in Akihabara. The artwork accompanies the Japanese film finale, which has been running since October 30, 2026, along with two new videos.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:37:30 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/cardfight-vanguard-divinez-finale-release-2026https://anifr.net/news/cardfight-vanguard-divinez-finale-release-2026Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Unmei Seisen-hen airs on November 7, 14, and 21, 2026 on Japanese television. The finale comprises three episodes and is released with an official trailer.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:31:12 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/alien-stage-3d-world-tour-seoul-tokyo-los-angeles-2027https://anifr.net/news/alien-stage-3d-world-tour-seoul-tokyo-los-angeles-2027ALIEN STAGE launches its 3D world tour on January 30 and 31, 2027, in Seoul. Further shows are planned for Los Angeles in April and Tokyo in May; a key visual shows six characters.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:56:48 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/mechacomic-20-years-city-hunter-tokyo-revengers-artworkhttps://anifr.net/news/mechacomic-20-years-city-hunter-tokyo-revengers-artworkOn November 2, 2026, MechaComic marks its 20th anniversary with new artwork by Tsukasa Hojo and Ken Wakui, along with retrospectives on historical manga rankings.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:27:42 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/jump-festa-2027-ticket-lottery-34-stage-programmeshttps://anifr.net/news/jump-festa-2027-ticket-lottery-34-stage-programmesJump Festa 2027 takes place on 19 and 20 December 2026 in Japan. Shueisha opens the ticket lottery on 2 November and confirms 34 stage programmes featuring anime casts.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:37:20 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/pokemon-hatsune-miku-ryo-1996-legends-two-music-videoshttps://anifr.net/news/pokemon-hatsune-miku-ryo-1996-legends-two-music-videosTwo animated music videos by ryo have been released in the Pokémon and Hatsune Miku project VOLTAGE on October 22 and 23, 2026. "1996" tells the story of the search for Mew, while "LEGENDS" features a Pokémon band.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:32:03 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/cyberpunk-2077-update-2-5-edgerunners-2-anime-questhttps://anifr.net/news/cyberpunk-2077-update-2-5-edgerunners-2-anime-questCyberpunk 2077 received the free Update 2.5 on October 22, 2026. It links the game to the new Netflix anime Edgerunners 2 and expands Night City with a quest and equipment.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:31:30 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/votoms-mika-nakashima-title-song-the-gray-witch-2026https://anifr.net/news/votoms-mika-nakashima-title-song-the-gray-witch-2026The new VOTOMS theatrical film The Gray Witch premieres on November 20, 2026, in Japan. Mika Nakashima sings the title song, composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa; a new visual and trailer have been released.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:30:44 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/ikebukuro-halloween-cosplay-festival-2026-visitor-recordhttps://anifr.net/news/ikebukuro-halloween-cosplay-festival-2026-visitor-recordAt the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival, a total of 172,000 people attended the event from October 30 to November 1, 2026. International visitor numbers rose to 1.7 times the 2025 level.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:33:16 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/manga-survey-2026-print-magazines-17-percent-readershttps://anifr.net/news/manga-survey-2026-print-magazines-17-percent-readersA Japanese survey of 3,000 people shows that 51.5 percent read manga, but only 17.6 percent pick up printed magazines. Apps and collected volumes are almost equally widespread.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:32:26 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/the-apothecary-diaries-movie-yonezu-trailer-2026https://anifr.net/news/the-apothecary-diaries-movie-yonezu-trailer-2026Kenshi Yonezu sings the title song "Haru ga Tomori" for the feature film The Apothecary Diaries. A new trailer and key visual accompany the film's Japanese theatrical release on December 11, 2026.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:38:01 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/one-punch-man-season-3-second-cour-january-2027-pvhttps://anifr.net/news/one-punch-man-season-3-second-cour-january-2027-pvThe second cour of One-Punch Man Season 3 premieres in January 2027. An official trailer shows Garou and the Monster Association; JAM Project is again providing the opening.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:34:57 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/everyones-darling-has-a-secret-anime-april-2027-crunchyrollhttps://anifr.net/news/everyones-darling-has-a-secret-anime-april-2027-crunchyrollEveryone's Darling Has a Secret is getting a TV anime in April 2027 from studio GEKKOU. Crunchyroll has confirmed a simulcast, and a first teaser shows the four main characters and their voice actors.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:32:26 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/lona-wit-studio-anime-spring-2027-teaserhttps://anifr.net/news/lona-wit-studio-anime-spring-2027-teaserWIT STUDIO will bring the original anime LONA to Japanese television in spring 2027. Akiko Nogi writes the story and Takashi Katagiri directs. The first visuals and teasers showcase the neuroscience setting.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:32:45 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/fool-night-netflix-november-2026-sunrise-shafthttps://anifr.net/news/fool-night-netflix-november-2026-sunrise-shaftFool Night premieres worldwide on Netflix on November 26, 2026. Sunrise and Shaft are producing the manga adaptation together; all episodes will be released at once, and an official teaser is available.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:30:37 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/bocchi-the-rock-hoshi-no-ashiato-prequel-movie-2027https://anifr.net/news/bocchi-the-rock-hoshi-no-ashiato-prequel-movie-2027Bocchi the Rock! is getting a new anime feature film in 2027 with Hoshi no Ashiato. The prequel story about Seika and Nijika Ijichi is being produced by CloverWorks; a visual and teaser have been released.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:32:45 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/manchuria-opium-squad-anime-manga-fortsetzung-2026https://anifr.net/news/manchuria-opium-squad-anime-manga-fortsetzung-2026Manchuria Opium Squad is getting an anime adaptation. In parallel, Tsurushima continues the manga following the death of artist Shikako. An official visual shows the first work on the production.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:34:30 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-royal-academy-wit-studiohttps://anifr.net/news/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-royal-academy-wit-studioAscendance of a Bookworm is getting a new TV anime continuation covering the Royal Academy story arc. WIT Studio returns to handle the animation after the 2026 series; the premiere date is still open.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:33:12 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/go-with-the-clouds-anime-2027-netflix-qzillahttps://anifr.net/news/go-with-the-clouds-anime-2027-netflix-qzillaGo With the Clouds, North-by-Northwest premieres as a TV anime on TBS in 2027 and will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide. A first trailer and key visual introduce Kei Miyama.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:31:38 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/nues-exorcist-anime-summer-2027-studio-hibarihttps://anifr.net/news/nues-exorcist-anime-summer-2027-studio-hibariNue's Exorcist is getting a TV anime adaptation for summer 2027 on TV Asahi. Studio Hibari is producing the series under director Hiroyuki Hashimoto; an official teaser shows the main characters.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:29:12 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/idoly-pride-smartphone-game-ends-march-2027-offlinehttps://anifr.net/news/idoly-pride-smartphone-game-ends-march-2027-offlineThe smartphone game IDOLY PRIDE will be discontinued on March 1, 2027. QualiArts announces an offline version and, for refunds of Blue Diamonds, refers players to the in-game notices.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:37:06 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/red-riding-hood-anime-january-2027-crunchyroll-trailerhttps://anifr.net/news/red-riding-hood-anime-january-2027-crunchyroll-trailerRed Riding Hood: A Detective Story premieres in January 2027 on Crunchyroll and on Japanese television. A new trailer, a key visual and six additional voice actors have been unveiled.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:35:30 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/devils-crest-anime-prime-video-premiere-november-6-2026https://anifr.net/news/devils-crest-anime-prime-video-premiere-november-6-2026Devils’ Crest premieres worldwide exclusively on Prime Video on November 6, 2026. A second trailer showcases the anime adaptation of Reki Kawahara's light novel, featuring music by Ado and Soala.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:30:09 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/crunchyroll-hayate-line-manga-15-webtoon-anime-partnershiphttps://anifr.net/news/crunchyroll-hayate-line-manga-15-webtoon-anime-partnershipCrunchyroll, HAYATE and LINE Digital Frontier plan anime adaptations of around 15 webtoon titles. Three productions were presented at New York Comic Con 2026.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:40:09 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/teenage-mercenary-anime-2027-trailer-sawano-jcstaffhttps://anifr.net/news/teenage-mercenary-anime-2027-trailer-sawano-jcstaffTeenage Mercenary will premiere as a TV anime in 2027 at J.C.STAFF. A new teaser visual, an official video and the involvement of Manabu Ono and Hiroyuki Sawano have been confirmed.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:38:54 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/the-remarried-empress-anime-2027-trailer-cast-troycahttps://anifr.net/news/the-remarried-empress-anime-2027-trailer-cast-troycaThe Remarried Empress will be released as a TV anime from TROYCA in 2027. The producers have shown a first trailer and named four main voice actors, the director and the production team.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:36:49 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/ghost-of-tsushima-legends-anime-2028-new-casthttps://anifr.net/news/ghost-of-tsushima-legends-anime-2028-new-castGhost of Tsushima: Legends now premieres as an anime in 2028 instead of 2027. At New York Comic Con, new voice actors, music and sound staff for the Crunchyroll production were confirmed.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:35:19 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/the-boxer-webtoon-anime-teaser-cast-studioshttps://anifr.net/news/the-boxer-webtoon-anime-teaser-cast-studiosThe Korean webtoon The Boxer is being adapted into a TV anime. Crunchyroll has confirmed an official teaser, four voice actors, and production by breccia and STUDIO JEMI.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:33:54 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/charisma-anime-premieres-january-2027-teaser-pvhttps://anifr.net/news/charisma-anime-premieres-january-2027-teaser-pvThe TV anime Charisma begins airing on Japanese television on January 7, 2027. A new teaser shows scenes from the series for the first time; two additional voice actors and a short anime have been confirmed.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:36:22 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/anime-industry-global-market-2025-4-45-trillion-yenhttps://anifr.net/news/anime-industry-global-market-2025-4-45-trillion-yenThe global market for Japanese anime reaches around 4.45 trillion yen in 2025 according to the AJA. More than 57 percent comes from overseas; the sales of production studios amount to 505.5 billion yen.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:31:55 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/odebu-akujo-new-visual-characters-as-childrenhttps://anifr.net/news/odebu-akujo-new-visual-characters-as-childrenOdebu Akujo gets a special visual showing Celine and her companions as children. The anime series, produced by Studio Rings, premieres in Japan in January 2027.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:28:37 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/shibatsuki-bukken-tv-anime-summer-2027https://anifr.net/news/shibatsuki-bukken-tv-anime-summer-2027The manga Shibatsuki Bukken is getting a TV anime adaptation in summer 2027. TMS Entertainment is handling production; Osamu Yamasaki is directing, and the two lead roles have been cast.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:32:49 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/jujutsu-kaisen-culling-game-13-character-posters-november-2026https://anifr.net/news/jujutsu-kaisen-culling-game-13-character-posters-november-2026On November 1, 2026, a total of 13 new character posters were released for Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1. The official website features, among others, Yuji, Maki and Higuruma.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:27:45 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/hello-pikmin-nintendo-animated-short-films-2026https://anifr.net/news/hello-pikmin-nintendo-animated-short-films-2026Nintendo is launching a new series of animated short films with Hello! PIKMIN. Nintendo Pictures is producing the films, which will first appear in October and November and then monthly.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:35:52 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/murcielago-teaser-main-cast-january-2027https://anifr.net/news/murcielago-teaser-main-cast-january-2027MURCIÉLAGO premieres as a TV anime in January 2027. A new teaser introduces Hitomi Ueda, Minori Suzuki and Sumire Uesaka as the voices of the three main characters.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:26:03 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/hirayasumi-teaser-cast-2027https://anifr.net/news/hirayasumi-teaser-cast-2027Hirayasumi premieres in January 2027 on NHK General. Yuma Uchida takes on Hiroto; TOMOO sings the newly announced ending "風味絶佳". The teaser and further voice actors have also been confirmed.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:35:35 GMThttps://anifr.net/news/nurumeta-tv-anime-2027-soignehttps://anifr.net/news/nurumeta-tv-anime-2027-soigneThe manga Nurumeta by Kokamumo gets a TV anime in 2027 at Studio Soigne. Kai Ikarashi directs, Tatsuya Takahashi handles series composition, and Makoto Ogasawara designs the characters.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:35:27 GMT