Kamome Shirahama’s critically acclaimed manga series, Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Bōshi no Atorie), has achieved a significant milestone, with 7 million copies now in circulation worldwide, including digital sales. This announcement was made in this year’s 50th issue of Kodansha’s Morning magazine on Thursday. The news coincides with the upcoming release of the manga’s 15th
Seven Seas Entertainment has expanded its extensive catalog with the acquisition of seven new manga and light novel licenses, announced in a series of releases throughout early November 2025. The diverse lineup includes fantasy, Boys’ Love (BL), Girls’ Love (yuri), and mature-rated titles, catering to a wide range of readers. The newly licensed series are
Toshiya Miyata’s acclaimed debut light novel series, “Kyōkai no Melody” (Boundary Melody), is officially being adapted into a TV anime. The announcement has been met with excitement, particularly among fans of Miyata, a prominent member of the popular Japanese boy band Kis-My-Ft2, who is also known for his deep love of anime. Kis-My-Ft2’s Toshiya Miyata
The official website for the “#Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf” (Kanagawa Elves) light anime has unveiled a new key visual and announced four additional cast members, further building anticipation for its premiere on December 4, 2025. The fantasy comedy series, based on Yoroida’s popular manga, will air within TV Kanagawa’s (tvk’s) local midday news and variety
Hideo Kojima’s critically acclaimed video game franchise, Death Stranding, is set to expand its universe with an all-new animated series titled Death Stranding: Isolations (working title), slated to premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2027. The announcement was made by Kojima himself at Disney’s Asia Pacific originals content showcase in Hong Kong, unveiling a significant new
Bandai Namco Filmworks has officially released its latest “experimental video” for the classic mecha anime series Blue Gale Xabungle, titled Blue Gale Xabungle Side R. The video, which debuted on November 13, 2025, is part of the ongoing “Sunrise Robot Laboratory” project, aiming to reintroduce and recontextualize classic Sunrise mecha properties with modern animation techniques
The spinoff manga, Yūsha ga Shinda! Kami no Kuni-hen (The Legendary Hero Is Dead! God’s Land Arc), is set to conclude with the publication of its second compiled book volume. The series, a continuation of Subaruichi’s popular fantasy-comedy manga The Legendary Hero is Dead!, first launched in May 2022. Spinoff’s Journey Nears Its End Yūsha
Shun Matsuena’s manga series, Kichijōji Shōnen!, has concluded its serialization. The final chapter was announced in the December issue of Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine. The series, which launched in December 2024, marks another completed work for the prolific manga artist known for titles like Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple and Kimi wa 008. A Look
The burgeoning romance between human high schooler Mari and beastman transfer student Tsunagu takes center stage in the fifth episode of “With You, Our Love Will Make It Through,” titled “Episode 5”. This installment, which premiered on November 11, 2025, dives deeper into the complex emotions of its central trio, adding layers to their relationships
Crunchyroll has officially announced it will simulcast the second season of the popular shojo anime, Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda), beginning in January 2026. Prior to its broad release, fans will have an exclusive opportunity to catch the premiere of the first episode at Anime Frontier 2025, taking place in