Chainsmoker Cat Anime Casts Yumi Hara as Yani's Mother
The casting adds a key family figure to the anime's cast, expanding the supporting roster as the series approaches its seventh episode.
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Inherit the Winds TV Anime Casts Takeo Ōtsuka
The announcement completes a substantial cast for the original Shinsengumi-themed anime, which pairs playwright Yutaka Narui with directors Tomohiro Kawamura and studios Live2D Creative Studio and Drive Inc.
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Takashi Okazaki Wins Emmy for Star Wars: Visions Short
Okazaki's Emmy win recognizes the craft of anime character design within the Star Wars: Visions anthology, a juried category judged by animation professionals.
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Nia Liston Anime Reveals Tsunomaki Watame Opening Song
The opening song artist reveal completes a key part of the anime's promotional package ahead of its October premiere, adding a prominent VTuber to the production.
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Patlabor EZY File 2 Launch Brings Shanghai Tei Curry and Fuji Soba Collab
The Shanghai Tei curry marks the first time the franchise has offered a fully recreated in-universe recipe as a retail product, extending the Patlabor brand into packaged food rather than just merchandise.
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POKÉTOON's New Episode 'Kameil and the Summer's Continuation' Premieres
The episode's in-story timeline of 30 years coincides with the real-world 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise, which the series reached on February 27, 2026.
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Mushoku Tensei III Episode 8 Advance Cuts Reveal Chaos Breaker Arc Start
The Chaos Breaker Arc introduces a major antagonist figure from the original story, and the special program and marathon broadcast scheduled for the airing date indicate the production committee is treating this arc transition as a significant event for the franchise.
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Mushoku Tensei III Episode 7 Ties Up Loose Ends as Rudeus Heads to Perugius
The episode's focus on Nanahoshi's progress and the invitation to meet Perugius directly sets up the Chaos Breaker arc, which the next episode begins, shifting the story toward a major confrontation.
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Chi Fuyo Action PV Shows P.A. Works Battle Against Phosphor Dragon
The PV highlights the anime's action focus, but the source material's divergence between novel and manga, noted by the author as about 99% different, suggests the anime may follow the manga's chaotic gag comedy and original characters, which could appeal to existing manga fans while surprising novel readers.
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Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Anime Reveals Action Trailer, More Staff
The trailer confirms the anime will adapt the manga version by Gyōmuyōmochi, which sources describe as significantly different from Rokushima's original light novels, a divergence that shapes how the story will play out on screen.
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Tenkaichi Anime Reveals Teaser, Cast, Staff, April 2027 Debut
The anime was announced in April 2025, and this first look confirms the production is on a concrete schedule with a full creative team and cast attached, moving the project from announcement to a fixed April 2027 premiere window.
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Studio Chromato and Studio Colorido Release New POKÉTOON Short About Wartortle
The short marks Yamashita's return to the Pokémon franchise after his directorial film debut with Cosmic Princess Kaguya, and it is the first POKÉTOON entry from the newly formed Studio Chromato in collaboration with Studio Colorido.
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Haraiti Duo Named Promotional Ambassadors for True Samurai Legend YAIBA
The appointment pairs two self-described childhood fans of the original manga with the anime as it moves toward its second season, the Kaguya Arc.
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Jaadugar Production Notes Detail Mongolia Scouting Trip and Cultural Advisors
The production notes frame Jaadugar as a rare TV anime effort where historical and cultural accuracy shaped pre-production, from a physical scouting trip to casting native speakers.
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Tank Chair Anime Sets October 4 Premiere, Adds Yurina Amami and Gen Sato
The announcement confirms the full production package for the fall season, pairing Polygon Pictures' CG animation with SiM and Daoko's theme songs, while the manga's cumulative circulation has surpassed one million copies.
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Hiroaki Hirata Birthday Poll Puts Sanji on Top for Second Year
The unchanged top six and Sanji's growing vote count show a stable fan consensus on Hirata's representative roles, with only the lower half of the ranking shifting year over year.
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Otaku-Selected Ranking of Yohei Azakami Characters Puts Lewis Smith First
The survey shows Lewis Smith climbing from eighth in 2025 to first in 2026, while the top five members held their spots in a reshuffled order.
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Yani Neko Episodes 1-6 Get Free ABEMA Marathon Broadcast
The free marathon gives new viewers a low-barrier entry point into the anime, which is already airing weekly on ABEMA with the same one-week free window.
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Minky Momo TV Seasons Stream Free Ahead of New OVA
The free streaming gives new viewers a way to catch up on the original series before the first completely new Minky Momo work in 32 years hits theaters.
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Ibaraki AR Photo Project Brings The Apothecary Diaries Characters to Summer Spots
The project is the opening phase of a year-long Ibaraki tourism campaign tied to The Apothecary Diaries, with plans to expand the AR photo spots to autumn, winter, and spring settings.
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Crunchyroll Acquires Global Rights to Makoto Shinkai's New Film
Crunchyroll's acquisition signals a major global rollout for Shinkai's next film, following the company's handling of Suzume.
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Reiwa no Darasan Episode 6 Special ED Video Features Masaaki Endoh Song
The special ending video showcases the invincible robot Gun Barzee and gathers the main cast, with the theme song written by the manga's original author.
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You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 Episode 6 Puts Taira and Azuma Center Stage
With few episodes left, the show finally pushes Taira and Azuma past emotional baggage into visible romantic progress, making their dynamic the season's closing focus.
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HIDIVE Adds TETSURYO! Meet With Tetsudou Musume to Fall 2026 Lineup
This marks a new anime adaptation of the Tetsudou Musume franchise, which has over 100 characters but has not had a dedicated anime series, expanding the property's reach beyond its original merchandise and game formats.
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