The Dangers in My Heart Film Now Streaming Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
The film's exclusive Prime Video launch makes it the only legal streaming option for the title, consolidating the series' availability under Amazon's service.
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Sequels Dominate U-NEXT's First Half 2026 Anime Viewership Ranking
The ranking confirms the continued dominance of established franchises in streaming viewership, with sequels occupying seven of the top 10 spots.
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TOKYO MX to Air One Piece: The Adventure on Clockwork Island for Third Summer Broadcast
TOKYO MX has turned summer One Piece film broadcasts into a recurring programming event, now in its third year, giving fans a regular TV slot for the early theatrical entries.
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Tom Holland Almost Spoils 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in Mrs. Green Apple Talk Video
The video shows the cast and band bonding over the theme song's inspiration from Spider-Man's web-shooting hand sign, a detail that surprised even Holland.
Cinema Today
Netflix Adds Banana Fish Anime on August 12
The move brings a critically acclaimed MAPPA title to a wider audience after its departure from Amazon Prime Video, with no word yet on whether the English and Spanish dubs-briefly available as AI beta versions on Prime Video-will return.
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Nontan Picture Books Get New 3D CG Anime for 50th Anniversary
The new 3D CG anime marks the first major animated project for the Nontan franchise since the 2002 series Genki Genki Non-tan, reviving a long-running children's property for a new generation.
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Goodbye Lara Opening Video Uses Rare Cel Animation, Handwritten Credits
The deliberate use of cel animation and handwritten credits signals a production philosophy that values handcrafted artistry over digital efficiency for this anniversary project.
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Mob Psycho 100 10th Anniversary Short Released
The short reunites the core creative team from the original 2016 series, a rare full-staff return for an anniversary project that emphasizes continuity over a new production.
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Darkroom Streaming Service Adds Crusher Joe, Simoun, More Anime
The move brings several older, hard-to-find anime to a single streaming platform, potentially making them more accessible to new audiences.
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Sekiro: No Defeat Trailer Launches With Ticket Presales in Japan
The trailer and ticket presales confirm the anime is on track for its September theatrical debut, with Crunchyroll handling global streaming outside Asia.
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Ran Mouri Tops Anime! Anime! Yukata Poll for 2026
The poll shows Ran Mouri's continued popularity, tied to the ongoing success of the Detective Conan franchise and its latest film.
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Mushoku Tensei III Episode 3 Brings Roxy Into Rudeus's Household
The episode marks the first regular installment after the two-episode Eris Training Arc premiere, shifting the focus to Rudeus's polygamous household dynamics and the social friction it creates at the university.
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Nanoha EXGV Episode 2 Synopsis Reveals Hayate's World-Saving Pitch
The episode introduces the central conflict and the organization's leadership, setting up Shina's recruitment into EXCEEDS and the threat of the Demon Hunter group.
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Live-Action Naruto Film Launches Global Casting Search for Team 7
After nearly a decade of development and multiple script iterations, the Naruto live-action film has moved into active casting, the clearest sign yet that the project is progressing toward production.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Releases Joey Wheeler Narration of 'Joey Dies' Preview
The video's deliberate, self-referential humor, which replaces the original narrator with the character facing death, reflects the OCG's willingness to engage with a long-standing fan meme in a promotional context.
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GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- Premiere Gets Mixed First Impressions
The premiere's mixed reception highlights the challenge of balancing period authenticity with contemporary anime aesthetics in an original story.
Anime Feminist
Japanese Animation TV Rankings, June 29-July 5
The weekly ratings snapshot shows Sazae-san maintaining its top position, while the debut of two new series indicates fresh entries in the competitive anime timeslots.
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Forsaken Saintess Foodie Road Trip Premiere: Cozy Isekai, Mixed Animation
The premiere adds a female perspective to the adult-enjoys-slow-life isekai subgenre, prioritizing cozy food and camping vibes over action, though its animation quality may not sustain the same appeal.
Anime Feminist
Lupin III vs Detective Conan Crossover Film Airs on BS12 Tonight
The broadcast gives a new TV audience access to a rare crossover that united two of anime's longest-running franchises in a single feature.
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Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back-Evolution and Secrets of the Jungle Air on ABEMA
The broadcast continues ABEMA's four-week free run of all 24 Pokémon theatrical films, offering two more entries in the series.
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This Week's Japanese Box Office: Sgt. Frog Opens, Samurai and Prisoner Falls to #4
The weekend box office figures show the continued performance of established franchises and the modest debut of the Sgt. Frog revival.
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Witch Hat Atelier and Owl House Creators Hold Q&A at Kodansha House
The meeting brought together two fantasy creators from different media who had long admired each other's work, offering fans a rare glimpse into their shared creative sensibilities.
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Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Premiere Handles Gender With Surprising Care
The premiere suggests a rom-com that sidesteps genre pitfalls while engaging with gender performance, even if the show itself fails to stand out.
Anime Feminist
New Nontan Anime Announced for 50th Anniversary With 3DCG Visual
The shift to 3DCG for a classic hand-drawn picture book character like Nontan signals a major technological update for a franchise that has sold over 35 million copies, aiming to introduce it to a new generation of children.
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