The landscape of anime has, for decades, drawn deeply from printed narratives. While manga has historically been the primary wellspring for animated series, a significant and increasingly prevalent trend sees fantasy novels, particularly the Japanese “light novel” format, finding new life and immense popularity on screen. This recurring phenomenon isn’t merely a fleeting fad; it’s
The highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Kujira Tokiwa and Yuunagi’s light novel series, “The Holy Grail of Eris” (Erisu no Seihai), has officially revealed its second promotional video, confirming a January 2026 debut. The announcement was made at Anime Expo on Saturday, further solidifying the release window for fans eagerly awaiting the fantasy-suspense drama.
Anticipated Romance Manga to Reach Physical Shelves Fans of Koumori’s beloved romance manga, Our Aimless Nights (Japanese title: Yoru no Manimani), can anticipate its print release in paperback and hardcover editions in Summer 2026. The series, which has garnered a significant following through its digital serialization, will be brought to physical format through a collaboration
Square Enix Manga & Books has officially revealed its lineup of print releases for Spring 2026, including a diverse array of new manga series and highly anticipated game-related books. The announcement, made during a panel at Anime Expo on July 5, 2025, highlights the publisher’s continued expansion of its English-language catalog across both its manga
Tokyo – The highly anticipated KILLTUBE anime film has unveiled its main cast, a compelling new key visual, and behind-the-scenes footage, offering fans a deeper look into the ambitious project. The reveals were made during a dedicated panel at Anime Expo 2025 on July 5, 2025, where director Kazuaki Kuribayashi and animation producer Fuko Noda
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The highly anticipated new season of the Ascendance of a Bookworm anime, subtitled “Adopted Daughter of an Archduke,” is officially slated for a Spring 2026 debut. This announcement, initially revealed by Japanese publisher TO Books via their official X (formerly Twitter) account and confirmed on the wrap-around band of the series’ third short-story collection book,
The highly anticipated third season of the anime series Record of Ragnarok is officially slated to premiere in December 2025 exclusively on Netflix. This announcement was made during Anime Expo 2025, where a new trailer was also unveiled, offering fans a glimpse into the upcoming battles. Production Shifts and Returning Talent Record of Ragnarok Season
The highly anticipated second season of the popular “Reincarnated as a Sword” (Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita) anime series is officially slated to debut in Fall 2026. The announcement, made at Anime Expo 2025, also confirmed that the new season will stream exclusively on HIDIVE as it airs in Japan, alongside the unveiling of a new
The highly anticipated second part of the Beastars Final Season anime is officially set to premiere in 2026, bringing the complex narrative of Legoshi, Haru, and their world to a definitive close. This announcement, made during Netflix’s Anime Expo 2025 panel, marks the culmination of an acclaimed series that has redefined 3DCG animation and captivated