M!LK's Shunta Sono Cast as Dark Hero in Kamen Rider Zetts Movie
The casting brings a pop idol into a major tokusatsu villain role, with the actor personally shaping the transformation scene that defines the character.
Anime Hack
Anime
Three Galaxy Express 999 Films to Stream Free on YouTube
The free streaming makes the complete theatrical arc of Leiji Matsumoto's space opera accessible to a new generation without a subscription barrier.
Denfaminicogamer
Sailor Moon and the Limits of 1990s American Girl Power
The piece argues that the Sailor Moon North American children grew up with was not the same show as the original, and that the gap between them reveals the limits of what 1990s American girl-power branding could accommodate.
Anime Feminist
Akane-Banashi Anime Previews 8th Episode
The preview release, combined with the steady rollout of English dub casting, shows Netflix and the production committee are treating Akane-Banashi as a priority global simulcast title, not a niche pickup.
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Toei Animation GM Says Anime Is No Longer Exclusively Japanese
A senior executive at one of anime's foundational studios publicly rejects the long-held industry definition that anime must be Japanese in origin, signaling a possible redefinition of the term itself.
Cartoon Brew
Kappei Yamaguchi Birthday Poll Crowns Shinichi Kudo Top Role
The annual poll shows a shift in fan sentiment as Shinichi Kudo overtakes Kaito Kid for the top spot, while a Pretty Cure character breaks into the top 10 for the first time.
Nijimen
Always a Catch! Crew Explain How Mimi Stays True to Herself
The interview clarifies how the show differentiates its protagonist from the typical villainess archetype through visual and behavioral choices.
Anime News Network
Hell Mode Season 2 Adds Reiji Kawashima, Kiyono Yasuno, Hikaru Midorikawa, Miyu Tomita
The new cast and setting shift to Academy City signal the adaptation is covering more of the light novel's world-building, with the series having surpassed 3 million copies in circulation.
Anime Hack
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even Anime Adds 3 Cast Members
The casting of three supporting characters rounds out the main ensemble ahead of a July premiere, with REMOW's global licensing and an Anime Expo preview indicating a coordinated international rollout.
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Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery Film Opens October 23, New Trailer Released
The new trailer and confirmed October date give the first concrete release window for the first of three planned films, ending a period of quiet since the trilogy was announced in August 2025.
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All 11 Episodes of No.6 Anime Now Free on Full☆Anime TV
The free full-series release on a major Japanese streaming platform makes the 2011 dystopian anime accessible to a new audience without a subscription.
Comic Natalie
Isshiki-san Wants to Know About Love Anime Reveals Cast, January 2027 Premiere
The January 2027 premiere date places this adaptation in a competitive winter season, and the casting of Riko Akechi and Shuichiro Umeda marks their first major lead roles in a TV anime.
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The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Season 2 Arrives in October
The switch from Cloud Hearts to Zero-G for animation production addresses the first season's studio instability, as Cloud Hearts is now defunct.
Anime News Network, Anime Trending, Anime Corner
Rich Girl Caretaker TV Anime Sets July 4 Premiere With First Trailer
The July 4 premiere date and full trailer give the adaptation a concrete launch window, while the involvement of veteran composer angela and a seasoned production team at Brains Base signals a serious push for the property.
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Victoria of Many Faces Anime Trailer Previews Ending Theme
The trailer is the first extended look at the series' visual style and tone ahead of its July premiere, confirming the full main staff and cast lineup.
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Reveals ABEMA Early Distribution OP and ED
The early distribution version offers a different visual and audio experience from the July broadcast, giving fans a preview of the adult drama's tone through specially provided songs.
Anime Anime
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You Reveals ABEMA Early Distribution Songs
The early distribution version gives subscribers a month-long head start on the full series with distinct music, while the TV broadcast will split the first six episodes into shorter segments starting in July.
Comic Natalie
Blue Lock Animate Fair 2026 Cyber Cat Merchandise Pre-Orders Open May 22
The fair expands Blue Lock's merchandise slate with a distinct futuristic cat-ear aesthetic, offering collectors a limited-time lineup across Animate's online and physical stores.
Nijimen
Court Medical Fantasy Gekkakoku Kiden Gets TV Anime Adaptation
The adaptation brings a niche court medical comedy with a female lead skilled in suturing surgery to television, a premise uncommon in the current seasonal lineup.
Anime Anime
The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Gets TV Anime
This adaptation brings a long-running shojo medical fantasy to screen with a staff heavy on veteran episode directors and Precure composers, suggesting Kadokawa is betting on a niche but established property rather than a new hit.
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Saijo no Osewa Anime Casts Ami Koshimizu and Takehito Koyasu, angela Performs Opening
The additions of Koshimizu and Koyasu, along with angela's theme song, round out the core cast and music for the summer premiere.
Comic Natalie
Victoria With Extra Cards Main PV 1 Released With KI_EN Ending Theme
The PV gives the first extended look at the series' tone and character dynamics ahead of its July premiere, while confirming the full ending theme.
Comic Natalie
Hikuidori: Ushu Boro Tobi-gumi Drops All Episodes on Netflix
The full-season drop on Netflix gives the Naoki Prize-winning author's first anime adaptation a second life on the world's largest streamer, paired with his other Netflix series Ikusagami.
Anime Anime
KING OF PRISM June Events Get Nationwide Live Viewing
The live viewing extends a major franchise milestone event beyond a single venue, making the anniversary celebration accessible to a national audience.
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