The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Kōcha Agasawa’s romantic comedy manga, You and I Are Polar Opposites (Seihantai na Kimi to Boku), has unveiled its third promotional video, confirming its premiere date for January 11, 2026. The new trailer offers a vibrant glimpse into the series’ charming world, highlighting its bubbly energy and vivid
Tokyo, Japan – Hakusensha’s acclaimed Le Paradis (楽園 Le Paradis) manga anthology magazine is set to conclude its publication run in February 2026, marking the end of a significant era for josei manga enthusiasts. The news signifies the closing chapter for a magazine celebrated for its diverse collection of one-shot love stories and its platform
Himika Akaneya has been officially cast in the ongoing TV anime series, Let This Grieving Soul Retire!, taking on the role of Ryuulan. Her character is slated to make her debut in the 18th episode of the series, titled “I Just Want a Relaxing Hot Spring Soak.” Akaneya to Portray Ryuulan, Leader of the Underman
Anime enthusiasts can now stream Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie: Final Chapter Part 1 on Crunchyroll, bringing the latest installment of the popular idol franchise to a global audience. The film, which continues the story of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, initially premiered in Japanese theaters on September 6, 2024.
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Yatsuki Wakatsu and Kikka Ohashi’s light novel series, “The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter” (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai), has unveiled its main voice cast and confirmed a January 2026 premiere. Kadokawa released a new trailer and visual to accompany the announcements, offering fans a
Anime and manga enthusiasts in North America have a selection of new titles and continuing series to look forward to during the week of October 26 to November 1, 2025. This period sees the release of several anticipated manga volumes and light novels, alongside potential ongoing anime streams that began earlier in the Fall 2025
The highly anticipated anime adaptation, Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation, officially premiered its first season, “Episode of Heartslabyul,” on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Fans can now stream the series exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu. The inaugural season will consist of eight episodes, with new installments released every Wednesday on both streaming platforms. This marks the first
Fans of the long-running mystery anime Detective Conan will have more cases to solve as Netflix and Crunchyroll are set to add a second curated collection of episodes, titled “Rivals of the Great Detective,” beginning November 1. This new selection will be available with both Japanese audio and English subtitles, as well as a brand-new
The global anime market achieved a new record in 2024, growing by 14.8% to reach 3.8407 trillion yen (approximately US$25.1 billion). This significant expansion was largely propelled by a substantial 26% increase in overseas market revenue, solidifying anime’s position as a dominant force in the international entertainment landscape. The figures were released by the Association
Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it has added the original 1984 television anime series Fist of the North Star (also known as Hokuto no Ken) and its sequel, Fist of the North Star 2, to its streaming library. All 152 episodes are now available to stream in Japanese with English subtitles. This