Grow Up Show -Sunflower Circus- English Dub Cast and Same-Day Release Revealed
The same-day English dub format signals Aniplex's confidence in the original project's international appeal from its first broadcast.
Anime News Network
GitHub Will Burn Code Repositories to CD-ROM and Mail Them, Limited to 1000 People
The campaign is a direct response to the industry shift away from physical media, notably Sony's plan to end PS5 disc production in 2028, and positions GitHub's parent company Microsoft's rumored physical disc phase-out in a playful, nostalgic light.
GIGAZINE
MapleStory Launches Major CROWN Update With Fast Leveling and Class Remasters
The update is designed to lower the barrier for new and returning players while refreshing existing classes, a move that could revitalize the 20-year-old MMORPG's player base.
Automaton
Siren Head Movie Greenlit at Warner Bros.
The adaptation signals Hollywood's growing willingness to turn viral internet horror concepts into major studio films, following the commercial success of The Backrooms.
KAI-YOU
Obsidian Entertainment Closure Report Retracted After Corrections
The retraction clarifies that Obsidian, a key Xbox Game Studios developer, is not at risk of closure despite ongoing layoff rumors across the Xbox business.
Game Spark
Mrs. GREEN APPLE to Perform Japanese Theme Song for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Marvel Studios directly collaborated with the band on the song's direction, with Feige personally meeting the members in both LA and Tokyo, marking an unusually deep level of involvement for a localized theme song.
Cinema Today
Kotobukiya Reveals Figure Prototypes and Color Samples at Anime Expo 2026
The breadth of Kotobukiya's Anime Expo 2026 announcements, spanning multiple anime and game franchises with a new OSHI WORKS Mini line, signals an aggressive expansion of its figure portfolio targeting both established collectors and new audiences.
Dengeki Hobby Web
M!LK Members Taishi Shiozaki and Yuito Yoshida Cameo in Toy Story 5
The cameos extend M!LK's presence in the film beyond Sano's named role, and the secrecy around the characters suggests a playful Easter egg for fans.
Cinema Today
ALIEN STAGE Gets 3D Live World Tour and Anime Adaptation
The 3D live tour and anime adaptation mark ALIEN STAGE's transition from a YouTube music video series into a full-scale multimedia franchise with physical events and traditional episodic storytelling.
Denfaminicogamer, Anime Corner, Anime Anime
Blue Archive Chiaki Gets a 1/7 Scale Figure From F:NEX
The figure adapts a specific in-game lobby visual, and the exclusive bonus expression part gives buyers a reason to order directly from Furuya's store.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Furyu Releases Big Noodle Stopper Figure of Reisalin Stout From Atelier Ryza 2
The figure offers a larger-scale, base-free display option for Ryza fans, with a sculpted pose and detail that emphasize the character's design without the usual noodle stopper base.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Amazon Prime Members Get Free SRPG Symphony of War in July 2026 Lineup
The July 2026 Prime Gaming slate gives away a well-regarded SRPG that explicitly draws from two classic tactical series, now with Japanese language support, alongside a dozen other PC games for a limited time.
Game Spark
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 Trailer Reveals January 2027 Premiere
The third season will adapt the manga's final arc, marking the end of the anime adaptation for a series that has been positioned as a complete adaptation from the start.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Identity V Hokkaidoneo Collaboration Project Heads to Anime Expo 2026
This marks the first North American appearance for the Identity V Hokkaidoneo project, which previously expanded to Hong Kong after domestic events.
ASCII.jp
Kaiju Girl Caramelise First Impression Finds a Relatable Monster Metaphor
The review highlights how the show's core metaphor of teenage alienation through a literal kaiju condition resonates, while also pointing out tonal ambiguity that could define the series' reception.
Beneath the Tangles
Manga Mavericks Licenses Motionless, The Sword of Paros, Hero Company
The slate brings a pioneering GIF manga creator, a restored 1980s fantasy classic, and a satirical superhero series to English readers for the first time.
Anime News Network
The Apothecary Diaries Film Sets December 11 Premiere, Reveals Trailer and New Cast
The film's original story by series author Natsu Hyūga and its placement between the two halves of the third season make it a narrative bridge rather than a standalone side story, a rare structure for a TV anime film.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Takushi Koide Discusses Hand-Drawn Animation in Goodbye, Lara at Anime Expo
Goodbye, Lara represents a deliberate stylistic return to 1990s hand-drawn animation techniques in an industry that has largely shifted to digital production.
Anime News Network
Sword Art Online's 110-Minute Promotional Anime Streams Free on YouTube
The free, no-archive release of a feature-length promotional anime signals an aggressive marketing push for the 'Echoes of Aincrad' game launch, treating the film as a time-limited event rather than a permanent asset.
Denfaminicogamer
Maebashi Witches Compilation Film Sets October 23 Release
The film reassembles the full original creative team and adds new music, suggesting Bandai Namco Filmworks sees enough audience demand to give the series a theatrical encore less than 18 months after its TV run ended.
Denfaminicogamer
Phasmophobia Roadmap Delays 1.0 to 2027, Prioritizes Stability and Bug Fixes
The developer is publicly acknowledging a gap between player expectations and recent updates, and is restructuring its priorities around stability and community trust rather than new content.
Denfaminicogamer
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Gets a First Impression
The review highlights a potentially fresh angle in the reincarnated-into-a-game genre: the world is not identical to the game, which could set the series apart from similar titles.
Beneath the Tangles
Sekai Project Licenses Jewelry Hearts Academia Visual Novel for Western Release
The licensing adds a 2022 Japanese visual novel to Sekai Project's catalog alongside continued support for older feng titles and a new Grisaia merchandise line.
Anime News Network
Pawprint Studio Opens CBT Registration for Open-World Monster Collector Animo
Animo enters a crowded monster-collecting genre with a free-to-play, multiplatform launch and a focus on real-time action combat rather than turn-based battles.
4Gamer.net