Anime Franchise

GamesSep 5

BanG Dream! Our Notes: Release Date to Be Revealed on September 13

BanG Dream! Our Notes will reveal its release date on September 13 in an official livestream featuring gameplay, cast and further game information.

AnimeSep 5

Shin Kochikame: New cast and 2027 premiere confirmed

"Shin Kochikame" premieres in 2027 on Fuji TV. Fukushi Ochiai voices Kankichi Ryotsu, while Gallop produces the new anime series under director Akitaro Daichi.

AnimeSep 4

Tanuki to Kitsune: Cast and new PV revealed for October

"Tanuki to Kitsune" premieres on Japanese television on October 4, 2026. Misaki Kuno and Nao Toyama lead the cast, and a new official PV shows the two animal characters in motion.

AnimeSep 4

Dark Gathering: Season 2 premieres in 2027 with the Kyoto arc

"Dark Gathering" returns in 2027 with Season 2. The continuation moves the story to Kyoto and begins with the manga chapter "Departure for Kyoto."

IndustrySep 3

Blue Lock: Live-action film passes 1 billion yen

The Japanese live-action film of "Blue Lock" has earned 1 billion yen. To mark its success, guest illustrations by Hajime Isayama, Nakaba Suzuki and other mangaka are being published again.

AnimeSep 3

Fungus and Iron: Second Teaser Visual and Studio Revealed

"Fungus and Iron" has unveiled a second teaser visual. Keitaro Motonaga takes over direction, and Yokohama Animation Lab is producing the TV anime adaptation.