The popular light novel and manga series, There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her (Japanese title: Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Itanode, Kokuhaku Shite Mita), is officially receiving a television anime adaptation. This romantic comedy fantasy centers on a unique premise that has captivated readers. The
A “super teaser” trailer for the upcoming Arcanadea television anime has been released, confirming that voice actress Kaede Hondo will reprise her role as the character Lumitea. The announcement builds anticipation for the adaptation of Kotobukiya’s popular science-fiction and fantasy plastic model series. From Model Kits to the Screen The Arcanadea franchise, which debuted in
The popular light novel series, “The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom” (Japanese title: Akuyaku Reijō wa Ringoku no Ōtaishi ni Dekiai sareru), is officially set to receive an anime adaptation. The announcement was made on July 4, 2025, much to the anticipation of fans of the fantasy romance series. From
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of the dark fantasy light novel series, “Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004,” has officially been postponed, with its premiere now slated for January 2026. Originally scheduled for an October 2025 broadcast, the delay was announced by the production committee to ensure an
J-Novel Club has announced the addition of nine new light novels and five new manga titles to their catalog.
Yen Press has expanded its catalog with the licensing of three new manga series and an art book for the popular light novel series Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. These announcements were made during Anime Expo 2025, with the titles slated for release in December 2025. The newly licensed manga titles include: Even
Yen Press has announced a significant expansion of its catalog, acquiring licenses for a diverse array of new manga and light novel titles, including the highly anticipated Wonder Boy, Hinatsugimura, and Out of the Cocoon. The publisher unveiled these new acquisitions, alongside several others and an expansion of its audiobook offerings, during Anime Expo 2025.
London, UK – In a significant move poised to reshape the landscape of digital-to-print comics, Webtoon Entertainment has announced an expanded partnership with Random House imprints Ink Pop and Inklore to bring 14 of its popular webcomics to print over the next five years. This collaboration, unveiled at Anime Expo, signals a robust commitment to
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