Kei Sazane, the acclaimed author of the “Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World” (Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjō, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen) light novel series, announced on January 1, 2026, that the popular fantasy-romance saga is entering its “final battle.” This revelation, shared via his X/Twitter account, signals
Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming service, has announced the immediate availability of the classic magical girl anime series Sugar Sugar Rune. All 51 episodes of the 2005 television anime are now streaming in Japanese with English subtitles, offering fans a nostalgic journey into the world of rival witches competing for hearts. The addition comes as
Fans of the popular romantic comedy anime, “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…” can now rejoice as its highly anticipated sequel, “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… ~Next Shine~,” is streaming with English subtitles on YouTube via the “It’s Anime” channel. The limited-time streaming event offers viewers the chance
Fans eagerly awaiting the anime adaptation of Hisaya Nakajo’s beloved shojo manga, Hana-Kimi, will be delighted to learn that the TV anime will premiere with an English dub simultaneously with its Japanese broadcast. The highly anticipated series is set to debut on Sunday, January 4, and will be available on Crunchyroll in both dubbed and
Naoki Serizawa’s action-packed manga, Tokyo Death Race, published via Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app, released its final chapter on Friday, January 2, 2026. The series, which debuted in December 2024, brought its futuristic, brutal racing narrative to a close after a relatively short run. The High-Octane Premise of Tokyo Death Race Set in the near future
Junya Inoue, the acclaimed creator behind the popular manga Btooom!, has officially announced that his ongoing series, Kaijū Jieitai: Task Force for Paranormal Disaster Management, is now entering its climactic final arc. The announcement was made by Inoue himself, signaling the beginning of the end for the monster-hunting saga that began serialization in 2020. The
The popular manga series, The Girl, the Shovel, and the Evil Eye (Yōjo to Scoop to Maganō), by author Chouchouhassha and artist Kayatamaru, officially resumed serialization on December 25 after a hiatus. The series, published on the Suiyōbi no Sirius service on Niconico Manga, is set to conclude in just three more chapters, with its
Crunchyroll has officially announced the English dub cast and confirmed a same-day release for the highly anticipated dark fantasy anime, Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004, often shortened to Sentenced to Be a Hero. The series is set to premiere globally on January 3, 2026, with its English
Manga creator Mitsuba Takanashi’s popular series, Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai (literally “Otome Tsubaki Never Laughs”), has officially entered its final arc, as announced by Takanashi herself on her X (formerly Twitter) account. While the series is approaching its conclusion, Takanashi also indicated that “the goal is still far off,” suggesting there’s still a significant portion
Maki Minami, the acclaimed manga artist behind the popular shōjo series S.A (Special A), is set to illustrate a manga adaptation of Love Through a Prism, an upcoming original anime from Boys Over Flowers creator Yōko Kamio and renowned animation studio WIT Studio. This highly anticipated manga adaptation is scheduled for a digital launch on