The highly anticipated anime film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has continued its phenomenal run at the Japanese box office, securing the #1 spot for the fourth weekend in a row. Meanwhile, the live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s beloved work, 5 Centimeters per Second, opened strong, landing at #2 in its debut weekend.
Rensuke Oshikiri, known for his popular arcade romance manga “Hi Score Girl,” is set to release a new manga series titled “Kasaneya Tarō Kaii Roku” (Tarō Kasaneya’s Mysterious Record) on December 12. The announcement was made in the November issue of Asahi Shimbun’s Nemuki+ magazine, revealing the manga will debut in the magazine’s January 2026
The popular manga series “Please Tell Me! Galko-chan” has officially resumed serialization on Kadokawa’s Web Comic Apanda as of October 15, 2025, after a significant hiatus. The series had been suspended since December 2021, following the arrest and subsequent conviction of its creator, Kenya Suzuki, on charges related to the importation of child pornography. Creator’s
Japanese actor, screenwriter, and director Jirō Satō’s original manga, “Nanashi,” is slated to receive a live-action film adaptation opening in May, with Satō himself taking on a starring role. The film marks a significant moment for the prolific talent, as he brings his own creation to the big screen. The Road to Live-Action: Jirō Satō’s
The Japanese anime feature film “ChaO,” directed by Yasuhiro Aoki and produced by Studio 4°C, has received a nomination for Best Animated Film at the 18th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA). The Asia Pacific Screen Academy announced the prestigious nomination on Wednesday, October 15, ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for November 27, 2025, on
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of nonco’s romantic comedy manga, “Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy” (Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi), has released its first promotional video, revealing additional cast members, key staff, and confirming an April 2026 premiere. The announcement builds excitement for the series, which promises a unique blend of supernatural antics and high school
The official accounts for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom (Akuyaku Reijō wa Ringoku no Ōtaishi ni Dekiai Sareru) have streamed a new teaser trailer, offering fans a first look at the animated series. The announcement also reconfirmed the anime’s premiere window for January
A new promotional video for the upcoming “Champignon Witch” (Champignon no Majo) TV anime has unveiled its main cast member, confirming Haruka Shiraishi in the leading role of Luna. Contrary to some recent discussions, voice actor Yuki Sakakihara is not listed among the cast for this series in official reports at this time. The anime
In a remarkable resurgence, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth has re-entered the Japanese box office top 10, nearly three decades after its original theatrical debut. The 1997 anime film secured the 10th spot in the weekend box office rankings from October 10-12, 2025, a testament to the enduring popularity of the Evangelion franchise.
TOKYO — The widely acclaimed manga series, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sōsō no Frieren), written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, is going on an indefinite hiatus starting with the 47th issue of Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, scheduled for October 22, 2025. The decision was made after careful consideration of the creators’