Yowamushi Pedal's Onoda Sakamichi Appears on Tarzan Cover
The crossover places a cycling manga protagonist on a fitness magazine cover, linking the series' 100th volume milestone to a real-world health audience.
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Nanoha EXGV Episode 1 Synopsis and Advance Cuts Released
The first episode introduces a new protagonist, Kuse Shiina, and establishes her connection to the demon people conflict that drives the series.
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Bandai Namco Apologizes for Unauthorized Attack on Titan Reference in Sgt. Frog Film
The apology is a rare public admission of a rights-management failure by a major studio, acknowledging that internal processes broke down despite clear advance objections from the IP holder.
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Netflix Announces 2026 Animation Slate at Annecy, Including Brad Bird's Ray Gunn
Netflix's Annecy presentation shows the streamer betting on a mix of original fairy-tale revision, festival-acclaimed drama, and a new feature from a Pixar veteran, all releasing within a four-week window.
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North American Anime, Manga Releases for June 21-27
The weekly release list tracks physical media availability for North American fans, with notable new manga series debuts alongside continuing volumes.
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Pokémon Horizons Anime Adds Yū Serizawa and Kazuki Ura to Cast
The additions expand the cast for the current arc, which incorporates elements from Pokémon spinoff games and introduces new characters tied to Lumiose City.
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Kōhei Kadowaki's We Are Aliens Anime Film Opens September 25
The September 25 date gives the indie-origin film a wide theatrical release after festival runs at Cannes and Annecy, backed by TOHO NEXT and international sales from CHARADES.
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Ends With a Familiar Lack of Subtlety
The review confirms that the series ends as it began, with a clear thematic point about war and prejudice that is delivered without nuance, and with persistent issues in its depiction of female characters.
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The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me Anime Reveals Cast, October Premiere
The October premiere date and full cast reveal bring the romantic comedy adaptation closer to airing, with a strong production team behind it.
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New Fist of the North Star Anime's Second Part Premieres in 2027
The announcement confirms the split-cour structure for the new adaptation of Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga, with the second half arriving a year after the first.
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Perfect Addiction Light Anime Premieres July 8
The July 8 premiere date gives the light anime a fixed slot after the manga's strong circulation of over 1.5 million copies, including digital sales.
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Anime News Network Names the Worst Anime of Spring 2026
The list reflects a consensus on which high-profile or long-running series failed to meet expectations this season, with Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 and Liar Game singled out for specific storytelling and adaptation flaws.
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New Studio Intelligent Animation Adapts 2 Tapas Webtoons Into Animated Series
The launch of Intelligent Animation marks a new studio built by veteran TV executives that openly integrates AI-assisted production tools while adapting popular webtoon IP for a dedicated microseries platform.
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Lumine Webtoon Gets Animated Series From Webtoon Productions and OuiDo! Productions
The adaptation of a 550-million-view webtoon into an animated series signals Webtoon Productions' continued push into animation production, with a high-profile showrunner attached.
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Bandai Namco Announces Tekken! Cartoon Project With Teaser Trailer
The Tekken! Cartoon project marks a new, lighter-toned animated adaptation of the fighting game franchise, distinct from the more serious Tekken: Bloodline series.
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The World's Strongest Witch Anime Adds Fairouz Ai, Honoka Inoue to Cast
The new cast additions fill key supporting roles in the guild and royal settings, rounding out the main ensemble ahead of the October premiere.
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Victoria of Many Faces Anime Highlights 8 Characters in New Promo Video
The new promo and advanced screening mark the final promotional push before the series premiere next month.
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You, Fireworks, and Our Promise Film Clip Shows Protagonist Makoto Natsume
The clip gives the first sustained look at the lead character ahead of the July 17 theatrical release, which was already previewed at Cannes in May.
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Toei Animation's Eterna Brand Reveals Trailer for Foxing: Kitsuné-Tsuki Short
The trailer gives the first look at the first project from Toei Animation's Eterna brand, which the studio launched this year as a platform for original works and emerging talent.
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Kindergarten Wars Anime Casts Mirei Kumagai as Mac
The casting of Kumagai adds a key supporting role to the already announced main cast, as the anime continues building toward its spring 2027 premiere.
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Seventh Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Gets Title, Visual, October 30 Premiere
The new title and visual confirm the final chapter of the Rebel 3199 film series, which has been releasing since July 2024, is on track for an October release.
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Marriage Toxin Episode 12 Closes Arc With Uneven Action
The episode shows the series leaning harder into battle shonen tropes than its rom-com side, a balance the review says has made the arc feel uneven.
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Simoun Turns 20, Now Streaming on Darkroom
The series, long difficult to access legally, has finally found a streaming home during Pride Month, giving a new generation a chance to see a foundational queer anime.
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Black Torch Opening Video Released Featuring SiM Theme Song
The opening video release confirms the production is on schedule for its July premiere, and the full cast and staff details provide the clearest picture yet of how the adaptation will handle the complete five-volume manga run.
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