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The official X account for the anime Takopii no Genzai announced on October 23 that the theatrical compilation film Takopii no Genzai -Arigatou, Mata Ashita- will use a newly written song by Tele as its theme. The song is titled Labyu. The film opens November 27 at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters. Alongside the song announcement, a full trailer and a new main visual were released. The visual is a newly drawn illustration by character designer Keita Nagahara, carrying the copy "To all of you who were always alone" and showing Shizuka, Marina, and Higashi in an after-school classroom, with a graffitied desk, a damaged school bag, and Takopi on Shizuka's shoulder. Advance Mubicche cards go on sale at 10:00 on October 23 for 1,600 yen general admission, with no bonus. Animate sells a version bundled with a limited shaka-shaka keyholder for 3,250 yen. The film re-edits all six episodes of the streaming series and adds new scenes, runs 153 minutes, and is rated PG-12. Distribution is handled by Clockworks and TBS Television.
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The Takopi's Original Sin anime account posted a new trailer and visual for the compilation film Takopii no Genzai -Arigatou, Mata Ashita- (Thank You, See You Tomorrow). The trailer previews the theme song "Rabyu" (Love You) by Tele, who performed the television anime's ending theme. The film opens in Japan on November 27. The six-episode TV series ran on Netflix and other services, with Kurumi Mamiya and Reina Ueda leading the cast.
Oct 14
N LITE, a media company and anime studio based in the U.S. and Tokyo, has appointed four industry veterans to its board of directors, including former Disney Television Animation vice president Jay Francis. The appointments come as the studio expands across feature films, TV, consumer products and publishing, led by its flagship original fantasy epic MFINDA, made with partners including GKIDS, JuVee Productions, Miniature Geant and Jaden Smith.
Jul 1
Rasuko Okuma announced in the sixth volume of the Stardust Telepath manga that the series will conclude with its seventh volume. The four-panel manga, also known as Hoshikuzu Telepath, debuted as a guest series in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara magazine in May 2019 and began full serialization that July. The story follows Umika Konohoshi, a shy girl with social anxiety who befriends a self-described alien named Yuu who can read feelings by touching foreheads. Together, they aim to build a rocket. The manga inspired a 12-episode anime adaptation by Studio Gokumi that premiered in October 2023 and streamed on Crunchyroll, as well as a live-action television series that aired in June 2024. The manga was nominated for Best Printed Manga in the seventh Next Manga Awards in 2021. The publisher has not yet announced a release date for the final volume.
Jun 4
Fuji Television announced on June 4 its full entry into the Webtoon industry with the launch of a new label called TOON8. The label will produce original vertical-scroll, full-color comics in collaboration with four companies: Number Nine, Fumoa, LOCKER ROOM, and C-Route. The first title, "報復の暗殺人形" (Assassin Doll of Revenge) by Subesubemanjuu and produced by Fumoa, began distribution on LINE Manga on June 5. Three additional works are scheduled for monthly releases through September 2026: "刀神ハイスクール" (Blade God High School) from Number Nine in July, "人質妻は離婚したい" (The Hostage Wife Wants a Divorce) from LOCKER ROOM in August, and "対価を払ったら未来が変わりました" (Paying the Price Changed the Future) from C-Route in September. Fuji TV IP Division's Masamichi Sakagami said the label combines the broadcaster's storytelling experience with the production capabilities of the four partner companies. He described TOON8 as a project that will deliver stories across multiple formats including music, television programs, and events.