The Ogre's Bride Anime Casts Akira Ishida, Misato Fukuen
The casting expands the family dynamic of the Kiryūin household, introducing the parents of a central character as the series progresses past its first episodes.
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Transformers: The Movie 4K Re-Release Adds New Post-Credits Chapter
The new post-credits chapter marks the first new footage added to the 1986 film in decades, turning a routine re-release into a potential franchise expansion.
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Marvel Partners With Kadokawa for Manga Projects Starting This Year
The partnership marks Marvel's shift to Kadokawa for manga adaptations after ending its contracts with Shueisha and Sho-Pro Books, with a focus on original stories set in Japan.
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Marvel and WEBTOON Announce Three Original Vertical-Scroll Series at SDCC
The three titles are the first wave of original Marvel stories made exclusively for WEBTOON, extending a broader partnership between Disney and WEBTOON that began in August 2025.
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Star Detective Precure! Film Reveals Trailer, Staff, Ending Song
The film is the first theatrical release for the 23rd Precure series and brings back past characters from You and Idol Precure♪ and Wonderful Precure!.
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Nene Azuki's Mii-chan and Miss Yamada Manga Gets Anime in 2027
The adaptation arrives as the manga nears its conclusion, giving the story a complete run to adapt from the start.
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Shikao Suga to Perform Both Themes for Horror Collector Anime
The dual-theme commitment from a veteran musician signals the production is treating the series as a priority title for NHK's fall lineup.
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Free Fire Daybreak Anime Sets Spring 2027 Debut, Reveals Visual
The adaptation of one of the most downloaded mobile games in recent years marks a major cross-media expansion for Garena's franchise, with a global release plan already in place.
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Tsuya Tsuya Launches New Rakujitsu no Pathos Spinoff Manga Akatsuki no Logos
The new spinoff expands the Rakujitsu no Pathos universe with a fresh protagonist and setting, following the conclusion of the previous spinoff Tasogare no Ethos last year.
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Kodansha USA Licenses The Pool, Subaru and Subaru, Kraken Mare, 5 More Manga
The slate expands Kodansha USA's catalog with a mix of sci-fi horror, Initial D universe racing, and supernatural family drama, all set for spring 2027 release.
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CloverWorks' Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Casts Akio Ōtsuka
The announcement of Ōtsuka's casting and the full musical lineup signals that Grotesqqque is moving into active promotion ahead of its November premiere, with the Fantasia festival debut providing an early international showcase.
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The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 2 Pairs Tokiyuki With Ayako
The episode shifts focus from the ensemble to a one-on-one dynamic between Tokiyuki and Ayako, advancing their relationship and giving Ayako more character development.
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CyberConnect2 VP Details Self-Publishing Challenges and .hack//Z.E.R.O.
The interview provides the clearest look yet at how CyberConnect2 is balancing its legacy as a licensed-game developer with a new self-publishing strategy, anchored by a long-dormant franchise.
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Yen Press Licenses Yuri Light Novel and Nine Manga at SDCC 2026
The acquisition continues Yen Press's push into yuri and diverse genre manga, with the light novel and several manga targeting fans of romantic and supernatural stories.
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Ize Press Licenses Codename: Anastasia, Mignon BL Webtoons for English Print
Both titles are receiving their first English print editions, expanding Ize Press's BL webtoon catalog with a thriller and a romance that includes an animated film.
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Anime Limited Licenses Banana Fish for Blu-ray Release in 2027
The license secures a physical release for Banana Fish after its removal from Amazon Prime Video, while Netflix's upcoming stream offers a new home with official dubs.
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North American Anime, Manga Releases for July 19-25 Announced
The weekly release list shows the continued breadth of the English-language manga market, with Viz Media releasing 14 print volumes and multiple publishers contributing to a steady stream of new and continuing series.
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Akira Toriyama Inducted Into Eisner Hall of Fame
Toriyama joins the short list of Japanese creators honored by the Eisner Hall of Fame, following Osamu Tezuka and Rumiko Takahashi, cementing the global impact of Dragon Ball and his other work.
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Shintaro Kago's 'Blood Harvest' Short Story Manga Wins Eisner Award
Kago's win marks the first Eisner for the artist, whose surreal and grotesque short-form work has long been a cult favorite in translated manga.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 First Major DLC Cost of Hope Arrives August 20
The DLC expands the base game's world into previously inaccessible areas and advances the faction conflict narrative, while the accompanying free engine upgrade signals continued long-term support for the title.
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Udon Entertainment Licenses Hiromi Matsuo's Department Store Waltz and Rondo Manga
Udon continues to expand its catalog of all-color manga and art books, picking up two of Hiromi Matsuo's works and a multi-volume anthology series that had not previously been available in English.
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Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi Reveals Japanese Voice Cast
The expansion of the 'The Ninth Jedi' short into a full limited series is the first longer narrative from the Star Wars: Visions anthology, with a mix of returning and new voice talent.
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The Ribbon Hero Film Promo Shows Pine and Sapphire's Bond
The promo confirms the film's August 8 Netflix release and centers the emotional core of the story on Sapphire and Pine's friendship.
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Crunchyroll Adds Kamisama Kiss OAD Special Episodes
The streaming release makes the previously hard-to-find OADs accessible to a wider audience, completing the anime adaptation of Julietta Suzuki's manga.
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