This Week in Anime: Girls in Boyland
manga 1 sources · May 28

This Week in Anime: Girls in Boyland

The column highlights how Akane-banashi, a Shonen Jump series with a female protagonist in a non-traditional setting, reflects a shift in editorial standards toward more respectful treatment of female characters.

Anime News Network
One Piece Night Returns to Dodgers Stadium on July 2
other 2 sources · May 28

One Piece Night Returns to Dodgers Stadium on July 2

The return of One Piece Night for a second consecutive year signals that the Dodgers and Toei Animation see the crossover as a reliable draw, not a one-off stunt, and the franchise is deepening its North American live-event footprint alongside the new One Piece Fest.

Anime Trending, Anime Corner
Kindergarten Wars Anime Casts Tetsu Inada as Gordon
anime 4 sources · May 28

Kindergarten Wars Anime Casts Tetsu Inada as Gordon

The casting of Tetsu Inada, a veteran voice actor known for roles in series like Always a Catch!, adds a prominent name to a cast already stacked with recognizable talent for an adaptation that has drawn attention for its action-comedy premise and the manga's substantial readership.

Anime News Network, Crunchyroll News, Anime Trending, and 1 more
MapleStory Universe Announces $10M Token Buyback, Eyes Creator Ecosystem
games 1 sources · May 28

MapleStory Universe Announces $10M Token Buyback, Eyes Creator Ecosystem

The buyback signals NEXPACE's confidence in MapleStory Universe's economic model after a year of operation, while the stated pivot to a creator-driven platform suggests the project is betting on user-generated content and token incentives rather than traditional game updates alone.

4Gamer.net
Tevi DLC 'Fauna Arcana' Launches June 25 on Steam
games 1 sources · May 28

Tevi DLC 'Fauna Arcana' Launches June 25 on Steam

The DLC extends the life of a well-received indie Metroidvania with a substantial post-game chapter, though its PC-only launch window leaves console players waiting.

Automaton