Ogata Hyakunosuke Tops Kenjiro Tsuda Character Poll for 2026
The poll shows a significant shift in fan preference, with Ogata Hyakunosuke overtaking Nanami Kento for the top spot, and Overhaul making a new entry into the top 10.
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27th Detective Conan Film Screens at Anime Expo
The screening gives U.S. fans a chance to see the franchise's top-grossing film on the big screen ahead of any announced local release.
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The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan TV Anime Announced for 2027, Yuto Uemura Stars
The announcement marks the first anime adaptation of a long-running light novel series that has already spawned two manga adaptations and a planned prequel manga, indicating sustained franchise expansion.
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New Hokuto No Ken Anime Casts Kazuya Ichijo as Fang Father
The casting adds a new antagonist to the series as it approaches its 12th episode, continuing the adaptation of the original manga.
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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Anime Trailer Reveals Motohiro Hata Opening Song
The trailer confirms the opening artist and gives the clearest look yet at the adaptation of a novel that ranked #3 in Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024.
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Different Country Diary Anime Launches on Prime Video
The series brings a well-regarded age-gap cohabitation story to streaming, with a cast led by Miyuki Sawashiro and Fūko Mori.
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Gets July 9 Netflix-Style Debut
The announcement locks in a July 9 global streaming date for the sequel, which continues the story of retired swordsman Beryl Gardinant being pulled back into action by his former students.
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The Strongest Magician's Seclusion Plan TV Anime Set for 2027
The adaptation of a 1-million-copy light novel series with a known voice lead and a dedicated TV slot signals a mid-tier fantasy title getting a full promotional push.
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Old Man Sword Saint Season 2 Gets July Premiere and BLUE ENCOUNT Ending Theme
The second season locks in a concrete release date and a major band for its ending, signaling the production is on track for a summer debut.
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Kimi to, Mienai Koi o Shita. Anime Gets Third PV, Hata Motohiro Opening
The PV and theme song reveal complete the promotional cycle ahead of the July premiere, giving viewers a final look at the series' tone and music.
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BS12 Twelli's Anime 26 Slot Adds Captain Tsubasa and Shin Samurai-den YAIBA in July
The double pickup gives both a classic sports franchise and a recent Shonen Sunday adaptation a regular late-night broadcast slot on a national terrestrial channel.
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Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime Part 2 Premieres July 6
The July 6 premiere date and new theme song details give a concrete timeline for the continuation of this comedic workplace spinoff set in the Fist of the North Star universe.
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Chi Fuyo Anime Casts Daiki Yamashita, Lynn, Yoshino Aoyama; Rie Shibata as Assassin Mother
The casting of veteran comedian Rie Shibata as the Assassin Mother signals that the adaptation will lean into the series' surreal gag humor, which the manga version is known for diverging heavily from the original novel.
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Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Anime Cast, Staff, October Premiere Revealed
The announcement locks in a strong cast and a P.A. Works production team for a fall premiere, giving the isekai-adjacent fantasy a concrete release window.
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Hokuto No Ken: Ken-Oh Gun Zako-Tachi No Banka Second Cour Premieres July 6
The second cour brings a returning original-series musician into a spin-off comedy that reframes the franchise's disposable grunts as workplace satire.
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KLab Produces AI Anime Film 'The CELEBRITY SECRET' for 2027 Release
This marks KLab's first AI anime film project, using a creator-collaboration model to blend traditional animation with AI technology, and the teaser's Cannes reception signals international interest in AI-driven anime production.
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GKIDS Screens The Last Blossom Film in U.S. Theaters on August 30-31
The U.S. theatrical release brings Kinoshita and Konomoto's first original film since ODDTAXI to a wider audience, with a limited two-day window that mirrors GKIDS' typical strategy for adult-oriented anime features.
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Papwa-Kun Anime Gets Free YouTube Release Starting Today
The free YouTube release makes a 1990s anime accessible to a new audience without a subscription service.
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New Fairy Princess Minky Momo OVA Opens in Japanese Theaters on November 13
The OVA revives a 1980s magical girl franchise that has not seen a new animated entry in over three decades, with a modern story that critiques social media-driven validation.
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CloverWorks' Grotesqqque Film Reveals 14 Cast Members
The cast reveal for Grotesqqque confirms a large ensemble for CloverWorks' first original omnibus film, which is produced through the JOEN joint venture.
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I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime Reveals July 7 Premiere, Theme Songs
The announcement locks in a summer premiere window and a full production team, giving fans of the yuri horror-military manga their first concrete schedule after years of serialization.
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Hanaori-San Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime Debuts July 11
The July 11 premiere date and Crunchyroll streaming commitment give the adaptation a clear global launch window and distribution path.
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This Week in Anime: The Stunt Market
The column offers a critical look at how streaming platforms experiment with release strategies, using a specific case to question whether such tactics benefit the viewing experience or simply frustrate audiences.
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One Piece Episode 1165 Offers a Leisurely Victory Lap on Elbaph
The episode signals a deliberate shift in pacing for the Elbaph arc, prioritizing atmosphere and character relaxation over plot escalation, though the review suggests it misses chances for meaningful character development.
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