MAPPA Reveals Jimoto Saiko! Anime for Netflix Release
MAPPA's adaptation of a gritty, socially charged manga for a global Netflix release signals a continued push into darker, more adult-oriented original content.
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Hell Mode Season 2 Adds Yui Horie, Ending Song by ChoQMay
The new cast and music details complete the main creative lineup for the second season ahead of its July premiere.
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A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even Anime Adds Asami Seto, Kenji Akabane
The casting additions fill out the supporting antagonist roles ahead of the July premiere, with REMOW handling global licensing and a preview at Anime Expo.
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Chainsaw Man: Assassin Arc PV Released, Smartphone Game Announced
The simultaneous PV, smartphone game, and opening theme announcements signal MAPPA is expanding Chainsaw Man into a multiplatform franchise beyond the anime and film.
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Super Kaguya Hime! Revival Screenings Set for September With Enhanced Formats
The revival screenings extend the commercial life of what sources describe as an unprecedented hit, with the film crossing 2.5 billion yen in box office revenue during its initial run.
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Dr. Stone Voice Cast Reflects on the Series in New Interview
The interview offers a rare, personal look at the cast's emotional connection to the show and their characters as the anime nears its end.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Culling Game Arc Part 2 Teaser PV Released
The promotion of assistant director Takeshi Sato to director signals a shift in creative leadership for the franchise's climactic arc.
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New Ranma 1/2 Anime Season 3 Trailer Reveals October Netflix Premiere
The third season continues MAPPA's adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's classic manga with largely the same creative team, maintaining the production consistency that defined the first two seasons.
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MAPPA Produces Koi seyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo Anime
This marks MAPPA's first full romantic comedy series, a genre departure from the action-heavy hits the studio is known for, and signals the studio's expansion into shoujo-adjacent romance territory.
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MAPPA 15th Anniversary Exhibition MAPPA EXPO Set for Tokyo This Fall
The exhibition marks MAPPA's first large-scale retrospective since its founding in 2011, using its three most commercially prominent titles to anchor a two-month event that will later travel across Japan.
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MAPPA to Produce Local Is Best! Anime for Netflix
The adaptation pairs a dark-comedy social-media-born manga with a major studio and a global streaming platform, signaling continued investment in niche, creator-driven properties by both MAPPA and Netflix.
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Mahou Shoujo no Majo Saiban Teams With h.NAOTO for 1st Anniversary Pop-Up
The collaboration ties the game's dark magical-girl aesthetic directly to a real gothic fashion brand, with the brand's founder personally designing the costumes that appear on the event goods.
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Victoria of Many Faces Anime Previews Victoria and Jeffrey in New Promo
The promo and advanced screening give the first extended look at the lead pair ahead of the July premiere.
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The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Anime Adds Cast, Sets Prime Video Debut
The streaming-first release on Prime Video, a week ahead of broadcast, is an unusual distribution pattern for a TV anime that shortens the gap between online and traditional airing.
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Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime Adds Four Cast Members in New Trailer
The July 7 premiere date and full cast reveal confirm the long-delayed adaptation is finally on track, with a staff lineup that includes a notable novelist and a real fighting game community figure.
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Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Anime Reveals July 6 Debut in New Promo
The July 6 premiere date locks in the summer 2026 window for a romantic comedy that hinges on a childhood-friend gender reveal premise, with a full broadcast and streaming rollout across Japan and Crunchyroll.
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Kana Nishino Performs New Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Opening Theme
The reveal of a new opening theme by a major J-pop artist signals the midpoint of the current season and maintains momentum for the long-running adaptation.
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Grave of the Fireflies Returns to Netflix Japan for Summer 2026
The return of 'Grave of the Fireflies' to Netflix Japan for a second summer run suggests the platform sees seasonal value in the war drama, despite the short window and mixed viewer sentiment about its heavy content.
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Rich Girl Caretaker Anime Adds Kentarō Kumagai to Cast, Reveals Second Promo
The announcement locks in the full cast and broadcast details for a show that adapts a long-running light novel series with an English release already underway.
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20th Anniversary Sgt. Frog Film Reveals Opening Scene
The opening scene reveal and guest cast details offer the clearest look yet at the anniversary film ahead of its June 26 premiere, while a new TV series with a fresh cast is set for fall 2026.
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Tembin Anime Sets July 6 Premiere, harmoe Performs Ending Theme
The July 6 premiere date and harmoe's involvement confirm the anime's summer 2026 slot and its music lineup ahead of broadcast.
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Chiikawa the Movie Collaboration Cafe Opens at PARCO Locations From July 10
The cafe extends the film's theatrical release into a themed dining experience, giving fans a tangible way to engage with the movie's island setting and key story moments through food and merchandise.
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Saijo No Osewa Anime Casts Kentaro Kumagai, Releases Second PV
The second PV and cast addition flesh out the supporting cast ahead of the July premiere, giving viewers a clearer sense of the show's tone and character dynamics.
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Ghost in the Shell Exhibition Kansai Tour Adds New Merch and Tachikoma AI
The Kansai tour extends the exhibition's reach after the Tokyo run drew around 80,000 visitors, and adds exclusive goods tied to the new anime series premiering in July.
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