One Piece Episode 1174 Review: A Siege That Grips Despite Familiar Beats
The review argues that One Piece episode 1174 proves a familiar formula can still be gripping when execution and pacing are handled well.
Anime News Network
Anime
The Elusive Samurai Recruits a Wicked Retainer in Genba Kazama Arc
The arc tests Tokiyuki's heroic ideal by forcing him to recruit a retainer who embodies the world's broken bonds, challenging the righteousness Yorishige otherwise teaches.
Beneath the Tangles
The World Is Dancing Episode 8 Review: Oniyasha Wins the Shogun Over
The episode resolves Oniyasha's competition arc with a performance that wins the Shogun's begrudging respect, while the review notes a gap in showing how Oniyasha reached that creative peak.
Anime News Network
Delicious in Dungeon Season 1 Marathon Streaming Set for ABEMA on August 22
The free two-week window gives viewers a full catch-up opportunity on Season 1 ahead of the announced Season 2 premiere in October 2027.
Denfaminicogamer
Mushoku Tensei III Episode 9 Advance Cuts Show Nanahoshi Stricken by Draine Disease
The episode advances a major story arc where a disease thought eradicated for 7,000 years resurfaces, directly threatening a key character and forcing Rudeus to seek help from the Armored Dragon King Perugius.
GAME Watch (Impress), Real Sound Anime
Super Kaguya-hime! Revival Screenings Get Stage Greetings With Cast and Director
The revival screenings and stage greetings bring the main cast and director back together more than half a year after the theatrical run ended, giving fans a chance to reconnect with the film.
PANORA
Anime Anime Bike Day Poll Puts Conan's Chiharu Hagiwara on Top
The poll highlights how a 2026 film appearance can push a character to the top of a fan ranking, with Chiharu's win tied directly to her role in Detective Conan: Highway Angel.
Anime Anime
Ghost in the Shell Episode 7 Debuts the Puppeteer, Voiced by Kikuko Inoue
The Puppeteer's debut in the new Ghost in the Shell anime, with a female voice, marks a notable departure from the 1995 film's male portrayal, sparking strong fan reaction.
Anime Anime
Haikyu!! Day Brings Furudate Illustration, Okamoto Post, and ABEMA Marathon
The simultaneous arrival of Furudate's new illustration, the RECEPTION stream tease, and the ABEMA marathon shows the franchise is using Haikyu!! Day as a coordinated moment to build toward its 2027 film releases.
Denfaminicogamer, Anime Anime
Yuki Kaji Details Stomachache-Inducing Prep for Adult Toshiro in Bleach TYBW
Kaji's account reveals the production's deliberate effort to preserve Toshiro's established voice while differentiating it from Byakuya Kuchiki's, with creator Tite Kubo supervising the auditions and recording.
Animehunch
Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3, The Serpent God Gets Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming
The Netflix rollout completes the Ooku trilogy on one platform, and the announcement also confirms that a new Mononoke project, featuring a third Medicine Seller named Ken, was already announced in July 2026.
Denfaminicogamer, KAI-YOU
Nintama Rantaro Teams With HANA BIYORI for Autumn Flower Event
The event pairs the ninja cast with a flower park and hot spring, a format distinct from typical collaboration cafes, and requires numbered tickets for goods during the first three days to manage expected crowds.
Nijimen
Patlabor EZY File 2 Blu-ray Set for August 21 Release
The Blu-ray release follows the theatrical debut of File 2 on August 14, 2026, and completes the home-video rollout for the second chapter of the three-part Patlabor EZY series.
ASCII.jp
Madoka Magica Staff Ask Fans to Hold Spoilers Until September 12
The request covers both the film itself and the exclusive first-look footage shown after revival screenings of Rebellion, extending the spoiler blackout to cover the preview material.
Anime News Network
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Casts Rina Honnizumi
The casting of Rina Honnizumi as Philly adds a new character to the ongoing anime adaptation, which premiered in July after a delay from its initially announced April date.
Anime News Network
Netflix to Stream 3rd Mononoke Film Globally on September 29
The Netflix release brings the trilogy's conclusion to a global audience, and the film's festival selection at Ottawa adds a layer of critical recognition that could broaden its appeal beyond existing anime fans.
Anime News Network, Cartoon Brew, OtakuKart Anime
Dark Machine The Animation Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, October TV Debut
The new video confirms the anime's October TV premiere and opening theme, while expanding the cast with players from rival e-sports teams ahead of the series' global distribution.
Anime News Network
Ghibli Brings Whisper of the Heart and Arrietty to Theaters in 4K IMAX Remasters
The remasters bring two older Ghibli films back to theaters in high definition, with the studio supervising the process and expanding availability beyond IMAX to include Dolby Cinema and all 47 prefectures.
Studio Ghibli
Choushinsei Flashman Gets Budget DVD Collection for 40th Anniversary
The budget reissue makes the complete 50-episode run of the 10th Super Sentai series accessible at a lower price point, with the original broadcast ending included as a video extra on the final volume.
Dengeki Hobby Web
MediaOCD Adds Nanoha, Kyo Kara Maoh!, Kashimashi to Discotek Deep Dives
The August slate shows MediaOCD continuing to widen access to Discotek's catalog, with multiple long-unavailable series and films now available for pre-order through its store.
Anime News Network
TheOASG Podcast Episode 250 Covers Manga Hiatuses, Deaths, and MANGA MILLION
The episode consolidates a wave of manga industry disruptions, from editorial investigations to creator health crises, alongside Shueisha's ambitious global digital launch.
TheOASG
GKIDS Streams English-Dubbed Trailer for cocoon Wartime Anime
The English-dubbed trailer and September 4 theatrical rollout confirm GKIDS is giving the wartime drama a full North American release with both subtitle and dub options.
Anime News Network
Liar Game's Nao Kanzaki Is a Study in Growing Faith
The piece positions Liar Game as a series whose plain production and fretful protagonist hide a sustained Christian allegory about faith, trust, and salvation, arguing the show rewards viewers who look past its surface.
Beneath the Tangles
Veteran Director Sunao Katabuchi Warns Anime Growth Hurts Human Creators
Katabuchi's warning, tied to his new role with a workers' compensation association, frames the industry's record growth as a threat to its workforce rather than a success.
Animehunch