New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2024, held from October 17-20, welcomed a stellar lineup of anime industry professionals, with Toei Animation taking center stage to celebrate its iconic franchises: One Piece and Digimon. The studio brought key producers, directors, and voice actors to engage with fans, offering insights into current successes and glimpses into the
The anime series Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus officially wrapped up its run on September 27, 2025, concluding the second television season of the popular “Rascal Does Not Dream” franchise. The finale was met with a significant announcement, revealing that the series will continue its narrative with a new theatrical anime film, Rascal
The highly anticipated first season of Ruri Rocks (also known as Ruri no Hōseki or Introduction to Mineralogy), an anime adaptation of Keiichirō Shibuya’s popular manga, has officially wrapped, leaving fans to ponder the shimmering facets of its conclusion. Airing from July to September 2025, the series enchanted viewers with its unique blend of adventure,
Kodansha’s K MANGA service has announced the addition of Ameko’s romance manga, “Hana-kun Can’t Live without Me” (Himokuzu Hana-kun wa Shinitagari), to its English digital library. The announcement was made on Monday, bringing another anticipated title to the platform for U.S. readers. About “Hana-kun Can’t Live without Me” “Hana-kun Can’t Live without Me” is a
The highly anticipated first season of “CITY The Animation” officially wrapped up on Monday, September 29, 2025, with its 13th and final episode airing at 0:00 JST. The Kyoto Animation series, lauded for its unique blend of surreal comedy and heartfelt slice-of-life storytelling, concluded with an emotional send-off that resonated deeply with viewers. A Bittersweet
Manga Up! Global, Square Enix’s official manga reading app, has announced the addition of six new English-language manga titles to its growing digital library throughout late September. The new releases, culminating with “I’m No Hero in the Shadows!” on September 30, aim to provide international readers with fresh content across various genres. The expansion highlights
Monica Everett, the notoriously shy yet incredibly powerful “Silent Witch,” finds her undercover mission taking a charmingly unexpected turn in Episode 12 of Secrets of the Silent Witch. Far from the high-stakes confrontations of previous installments, this episode offers a more light-hearted, yet pivotal, exploration of character relationships and subtle intrigue amidst a vibrant local
Haruka Nanase’s manga, Waiting for the Sunlight (陽光ヲ待ツ, Youkou o Matsu), is set to publish its final chapter on October 23, marking an end to its serialization on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform. The series, which began earlier this year, has been simulpublished in English on MANGA Plus, drawing readers into a historical narrative set against
Tokyo, Japan – The latest television ratings for Japanese animation from September 15 to September 21, 2025, reveal familiar long-running series continuing their strong performance, with Sazae-san once again leading the pack. The data, based on household viewership in Japan’s Kanto region, highlights consistent engagement with beloved classics alongside some notable performances from newer entries
Fans of the hit anime series Kaiju No. 8 recently witnessed a high-stakes battle in the highly anticipated Episode 23 of Season 2, which premiered on September 27, 2025. Available for streaming on Crunchyroll, this episode has been lauded for its gripping action and significant plot developments, serving as a critical precursor to the season’s