The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Japanese: Okiraku Ryōshu no Tanoshii Ryōchi Bōei: Seisan-kei Majutsu de Na mo Nakimura o Saikyō no Jōsai Toshi ni) officially began its streaming run on January 7, 2026. This fantasy isekai
The highly anticipated new anime adaptation of Motoei Shinzawa’s classic gag comedy manga, High School! Kimengumi, is set to premiere on January 9, 2026, and will feature the return of celebrated voice actor Kenichi Ogata reprising his role as Principal Sakio Kochō from the original 1985 television series. The announcement was made on Wednesday, January
Fans of the Pokémon anime can mark their calendars as Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope is set to premiere on Netflix in the U.S. on January 6, 2026. This new installment continues the adventures of protagonists Liko and Roy, along with the heroic Rising Volt Tacklers, as they embark on fresh challenges and uncover new
Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has announced a wave of new additions to its platform, expanding its offerings for the Winter 2026 season and beyond. Fans can look forward to the highly anticipated sequel Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers, the mystery-adventure adaptation The Case Book of Arne, and the original anime film Fureru., alongside other titles. This move
The official X/Twitter account for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the highly anticipated sequel to the classic Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, announced today that veteran voice actress Sayaka Kinoshita has been cast as Nasti Yagyu. The character of Nasti, who appeared in the original series, will return in the new anime as a key figure
Netflix’s highly anticipated anime musical fantasy film, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, has unveiled more of its Japanese and English voice cast, alongside the release of a new, action-packed trailer ahead of its global premiere on January 22, 2026. The film, a modern reimagining of the classic Japanese folktale “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter,” promises a
BURBANK, CA – The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, has officially unveiled the nominations for its 53rd Annual Annie Awards, recognizing the pinnacle of achievement in animation for the past year. Leading the charge with ten nominations each are Pixar/Disney’s “Elio” and Sony/Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” while a diverse array of acclaimed projects, including “Chainsaw
Reports circulating about artist Nykken and writer Satoshi Maejima launching a manga adaptation of Nitroplus’ 3D action game “Dolls Nest” currently lack official confirmation within publicly available information. While “Dolls Nest” is a confirmed title from developer Nitroplus, details regarding a manga tie-in with these specific creators have not been officially announced or widely reported
As of early January 2026, details regarding a brand-new manga launch by acclaimed artist Chie Shinkyu are not prominently available in recent public announcements or news reports. While fans are always eager for new material from the creator known for her distinctive slice-of-life narratives, current information highlights her ongoing contributions and the enduring popularity of
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