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A new Boys-Love (BL) light anime label, “Balloon,” has officially launched, announcing its inaugural television anime adaptation slated for release in 2026. This venture marks a significant collaboration between prominent companies, aiming to expand the landscape of BL animation through an innovative “light anime” production model. The Genesis of Balloon: A Collaborative Endeavor The “Balloon”
The Blu-ray Disc set for the popular anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is scheduled to ship on October 28. This release comes after Aniplex of America’s announcement during Anime Expo 2025 that the complete Blu-ray disc set would be available in North America on this date. Pre-orders for the set are slated to open on August
RetroCrush, the prominent ad-supported streaming service under Cineverse, has announced a significant expansion of its anime catalog, securing exclusive streaming rights for the new women’s keirin anime series Rinkai! and adding fan-favorite titles Terror in Resonance and Tokyo Magnitude 8.0. This move reinforces RetroCrush’s position as a destination for both classic and compelling contemporary anime.
A new anime series based on the works of acclaimed horror manga artist Junji Ito, titled Junji Ito Crimson, has been officially announced, with renowned singer Yumi Matsutōya performing its theme song “Karasu Ageha”. The announcement was made at Japan Expo 2025 in Paris, France, generating significant anticipation among fans of Ito’s unique brand of
The highly anticipated webtoon series Eleceed, written by Jeho Son and illustrated by ZHENA, is officially set to receive a television anime adaptation in 2026. Oscar-nominated DandeLion Animation Studio, known for its work on The First Slam Dunk and the short film Magic Candies, will be producing the series. This announcement has generated significant excitement
A sequel to the GATE anime, officially titled GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, has been announced, confirming it will be based on the “Season 2” novels of the popular series. This announcement comes over 10 years after the initial anime adaptation first aired in 2015. The new anime will delve into a fresh storyline centered
The highly anticipated Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has unveiled its main trailer, featuring “IRIS OUT,” the new theme song performed by acclaimed artist Kenshi Yonezu. This marks a significant return for Yonezu, who previously provided the hit opening theme “KICK BACK” for the first season of the Chainsaw Man TV anime. The
Aniplex of America has announced its plans to theatrically distribute “Clockwork Girl,” the inaugural installment of the Virgin Punk original anime series, in the United States. While a specific U.S. release date is currently “Coming Soon,” the film premiered in Japanese theaters on June 27, 2025, and notably opened at #1 in the mini-theater rankings
The popular light novel series Haibara’s Teenage New Game+, known in Japan as Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game, has officially been greenlit for an anime adaptation. The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the franchise and Hobby Japan’s HJ Bunko imprint, generating excitement among fans of the time-traveling romantic
The highly anticipated second season of the Call of the Night anime has officially announced that veteran voice actor Tomokazu Sugita will be joining its cast, alongside the confirmation that the popular hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts will once again perform the ending theme song. The new season is set to premiere on Friday, July 4,