Author: Weeb Anime
Renowned Japanese actor, comedian, and singer Yō Ōizumi is set to perform the ending theme song for the upcoming television anime series, “Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-.” The song, titled “Kagerō” (Heat Haze), marks Ōizumi’s first foray into contributing a theme song for an anime production. The announcement comes as the historical firefighting
The highly anticipated anime film adaptation of Keigo Higashino’s novel, The Camphorwood Custodian (Kusunoki no Bannin), has unveiled a significant expansion to its voice cast and announced a unique bonus text story penned by the author himself, set to be distributed exclusively to moviegoers. The film is slated to premiere in Japanese theaters on January
In the first weekend of 2026 (January 2-4), the Japanese box office saw “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” descend one spot to ninth place, while “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” maintained its tenth-place position. Both anime films continue to demonstrate sustained presence in the competitive Japanese theatrical market.
Manga artist Kouji Seo has announced that his romantic comedy series, The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (Megami no Café Terrace), will continue with an irregular serialization, despite concluding its regular run in November 2025. The surprise announcement came via Seo’s X/Twitter account on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, confirming that fans can anticipate more stories
Kodansha USA Publishing has expanded its manga catalog with the announcement of three new licenses: AIDOL, NakiNagi, and Say Hello to Mr. Wallaby! These titles are slated for print and digital release in Fall 2026. The announcement provides a diverse range of genres, from dark showbiz thriller to wholesome supernatural romance and whimsical slice-of-life comedy.
Takeshi Konomi’s popular sequel manga, The New Prince of Tennis, will not publish a new chapter in the February issue of Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine, going on hiatus this month. The unexpected break is attributed to “editorial mismanagement” affecting an unrelated illustration project by Konomi, which subsequently impacted the manga’s manuscript progress. The Cause of
Crunchyroll has announced the immediate English dub premiere of the highly anticipated anime series SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, with the first episode now available. The series, which focuses on a high school girl gambling her life in deadly games to earn a living, will feature a talented English voice
Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll is set to bring the highly anticipated film Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise to select theaters across the U.S. and Canada for a special one-day English-dubbed screening on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7 PM local time. This theatrical event is part of Crunchyroll’s “Anime Nights” program, a recurring monthly initiative
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of “SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” has released its main promotional video, offering a thrilling glimpse into the dark survival series ahead of its January 7, 2026 premiere. The announcement also confirmed five additional cast members joining the ensemble. Dive into the Deadly World of
Fans eagerly awaiting the second season of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku have been treated to a new video that not only showcases more thrilling footage but also officially reveals the ending theme song, “PERSONAL,” performed by the acclaimed Japanese rock band Queen Bee. The highly anticipated season is slated to premiere on January 11, 2026. Queen