Pompompurin Leads Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 Interim Results
Pompompurin is on track for a second consecutive win in its 30th anniversary year, while Hello Kitty continues to sit outside the top three.
Siliconera (Anime)
Nippon Sangoku Episode 6 Puts Incompetent Command on Full Display
The episode crystallizes the series' central tension: rooting for the common soldiers while their own command structure actively sabotages them.
Anime News Network
Ramparts of Ice Episode 6 Puts Minato's Emotional Arc Under a Microscope
The episode deepens the series' central tension by forcing a direct comparison between Minato's flawed romantic pursuit and Yota's healthier dynamic with Koyuki, while also expanding Miki's role in Koyuki's past trauma.
Anime News Network
Zoro Leads Every Region in One Piece World Top 100 2nd Poll Weekly Results
Zoro's sweep across all eight regions marks a rare unified lead in a poll that usually sees regional variation, though the midterm winner Luffy could still reclaim the top spot when voting closes in June.
Siliconera
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Episode 5 Is a Post-Battle Cooldown
The episode's mixed reception highlights the challenge Wistoria faces in making its non-action segments as compelling as its fight scenes, a test that will define the new arc starting next week.
Anime News Network
The Elusive Samurai Finds Its Moral Center in Kojirō and Ayako
The review argues that the show's emotional recovery from a child murder scene depends on the retainers, not the protagonist, to carry the theme of loyalty.
Beneath the Tangles
Shōya Chiba Joins 'Go for It, Nakamura!' Anime Cast as Arandō Tamura
The casting fills a recurring supporting role tied to the drama club setting, which is central to the romantic comedy's plot.
Anime News Network
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Volume 3 Centers Envy Among Its Trio
The volume deepens the romantic triangle by giving each lead a distinct reason for jealousy, moving the story beyond simple crush dynamics into more layered character work.
Siliconera (Anime)
Purson Soi's Mother Takes Center Stage in Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 6
The episode deepens the series' exploration of family dynamics and personal ambition, setting up a critical performance that hinges on Purson's return.
Anime News Network
Crunchyroll Hits 21 Million Paid Subscribers, Announces Global Summit
The 4 million subscriber gain in one year shows anime streaming growth has not plateaued, and the New York summit signals Crunchyroll's intent to position itself as the industry's central business hub beyond licensing.
Animehunch
Netflix Sets June 5 Premiere for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You A Lesson
The adaptation's official title change from Get Schooled to Teach You A Lesson signals Netflix's attempt to distance the live-action series from the original webtoon's controversial depictions of marginalized groups and reliance on violent resolutions.
Anime News Network
Sony Earnings Show Anime and Crunchyroll Driving Growth as Other Businesses Struggle
Anime has shifted from a complementary business to a central growth engine inside Sony, capable of subsidizing losses in its traditional entertainment divisions.
Cartoon Brew
Reborn!, Irregular at Magic High School, Duel Masters Creators Team on Horo-Beat Manga
The collaboration unites three of Shogakukan's most commercially successful manga and light novel creators on a single new property in Coro Coro Comics, a magazine that typically targets younger readers with standalone franchises rather than cross-creator projects.
Anime News Network
Crunchyroll Debuts English Dub for Tamon's B-Side Anime
The dub release extends the reach of a shōjo manga adaptation that has already earned award nominations and a top-10 ranking in Kono Manga ga Sugoi!.
Anime News Network
6th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Drops Trailer, Sets June 26 Opening
The trailer confirms the series' time-travel hook will bring the Yamato to the real-world year 2026, the same year the film opens.
Anime News Network
Manga Roundup: Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi, Eminence in Shadow, More
The roundup highlights the ongoing serialization of major Shonen Jump and isekai titles, with Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi making its print debut.
Beneath the Tangles
Bandai Namco Partners With Plott on Short Anime IP Tengutosen
The partnership marks a major publisher's first attempt to build an entertainment property from a short-form vertical anime rather than adapting an existing manga.
Animenomics
AniFem Round-Up: Shojo Dinosaurs, Compositing, AI Dubbing
The round-up offers a critical lens on Winter 2026 premieres, with Rooster Fighter and Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch drawing sharp criticism for offensive content.
Anime Feminist
Ramparts of Ice Episode 7 Reveals Yota's Crush Is Miki
The episode subverts the expected love triangle by having Yota confess to Miki instead of Koyuki, while Koyuki's supportive reaction and Miki's misreading of their bond create a layered romantic setup that avoids cliche.
Anime News Network, The Fandom Post
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Adds Kappei Yamaguchi and Yoshiko Sakakibara to Cast
The addition of two veteran voice actors, Kappei Yamaguchi and Yoshiko Sakakibara, signals that the series is expanding its supporting cast as it enters a new story arc in its seventh episode.
Anime News Network, Anime Trending, The Fandom Post
Iron Wok Jan! Anime Adds Five Cast Members, Sets July 5 Premiere
The July 5 premiere date and full cast reveal confirm that the adaptation of a long-dormant 1990s cooking manga is on track for a summer 2026 release, giving TROYCA its second consecutive anime season after the studio's recent projects.
Anime News Network, The Fandom Post
Wistoria Season 2 Tops Anime Corner's Week 5 Spring 2026 Poll
Wistoria's rise to the top reflects a shift in viewer attention away from the season's most anticipated premiere, Witch Hat Atelier, as the middle weeks of the cour test which shows sustain momentum.
Anime Corner
Gundam Wing Franchise Announces New Visual Project
The project is the first new animation for the Gundam Wing franchise since Endless Waltz in 1997, and Ogata's emphasis on substantial length suggests it will be more than a short promotional clip.
Anime News Network, Niche Gamer (Anime)
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Adds BamBam, TEN, Young Miko as Presenters
The addition of four mainstream music artists from K-pop, Latin, and contemporary genres signals Crunchyroll's continued push to position the anime awards as a crossover pop culture event rather than a niche industry ceremony.
Niche Gamer (Anime), Animehunch