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6h ago

Agent 64: Spies Never Die Sets August 11 Release Date

Developer Replicant D6 has announced that the N64-style spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die will be released on August 11. The game, inspired by GoldenEye 007, casts players as elite spy John Walter across 14 missions. It includes split-screen multiplayer for both co-op and versus modes, with online support. The story campaign supports local co-op with vertical split-screen and online co-op. The versus mode includes four-way split-screen and over 70 rule variants. Supported languages are English, French, and Japanese. A playtest is recruiting on Steam.

14h ago

EverRail, a Co-Op Survival Game on a Frozen Satellite, Launches July 20

Developer Aesir Interactive announced that EverRail, an open-world survival craft game set on a frozen satellite, will enter early access on July 20 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game supports up to four-player co-op, with players driving a giant train as a mobile base, gathering supplies, rescuing survivors, and managing resources to avoid freezing. A demo with Japanese text support is available now.

14h ago

Hololive English IRyS Releases First Full Album DANGERyS, Announces First Solo Concert

Hololive English VTuber IRyS released her first full album "DANGERyS" on July 12, 2026, via Cover. The 10-track album features a lead single "Escalate" and showcases IRyS's signature eurobeat style, with contributions from various track makers in Japan and abroad. A CD edition includes an exclusive rearranged version of "Gravity" as a bonus track. The album is available digitally and in CD and LP formats, with the LP edition including an autographed poster card. Separately, Cover announced IRyS's first solo concert, titled "IRyS 1st Concert 'HOPE ||: Beyond the Stars'," scheduled for October 6 at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo. In-person reserved seat tickets range from 8,200 yen for A seats to 12,000 yen for SS seats, with a first-round advance lottery open through July 20. Streaming tickets are priced at 6,800 yen via SPWN and ZAIKO. Concert merchandise sales are also underway until August 17.

16h ago

Nevergrind Full Release Brings 2014 Browser Dungeon Crawler to Steam on July 14

Neverworks Games will release the full version of Nevergrind on Steam on July 14, 2026. The game is a modern remake of a 2014 browser RPG, a solo dungeon crawler focused on semi-real-time combat and treasure hunting. The full release adds full Japanese support, turbo mode, 4K resolution, hotkey customization, and access to Act 4.

1d ago

Bandai Spirits Releases Five Plano-Saurus Kits With Historical and Environment Variants

Bandai Spirits released five new Plano-saurus model kits from the Gachikoseibutsu-bu line on July 11, 2026. The lineup includes Tyrannosaurus 1915 and Spinosaurus 1915, which recreate outdated scientific reconstructions, plus a Pachyrhinosaurus with optional horn parts. Two Tyrannosaurus variants feature tropical rainforest and snowy region color schemes, the latter using a new Mineral Injection technology to simulate snow. All kits are snap-fit, no-tool, and include a display base.

1d ago

NTE Ver.1.2 Adds a Flying Bike and a Separate RPG World

Perfect World Games' NTE: Neverness to Everness received Ver.1.2 'Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Nights' on July 11. The update adds the Draco bike, which can jump and rotate its wheels for sideways movement, and has no durability. It also introduces a board-game-style RPG mode where players enter a fantasy world with its own leveling and equipment systems. The update arrives one month after Ver.1.1.

2d ago

Scissor Seven Universe Expands With HEIBAI Spin-Off, Movie, Game, and Publishing

AHAVERSE announced a major expansion of the Scissor Seven franchise during its New World Premiere showcase at BilibiliWorld 2026. The slate includes a theatrical film, a spin-off animated series, an original mobile game, a publishing imprint, and a live music event. The spin-off series HEIBAI is set 25 years before the main story and follows new protagonists Mo Lang and Bai Qi. It is scheduled for a Q1 2027 release in China, with international plans to be announced later. The mobile game, an action-adventure title with original stories, targets a Q4 2026 launch in China. The film, Scissor Seven: The Movie, is in production and aims for a 2028 global release. AHAVERSE also launched AHABOOKS, a publishing initiative whose first project is the Cheap-Life Hua spin-off manhua, releasing in Q1 2027. The Chicken Island Party will be an annual live music event. AHAVERSE founder Aiken Zou said the goal is to show how stories can grow into worlds through new characters and creative voices. The franchise has over 40 million fans worldwide and 30 billion views across platforms.

3d ago

Red River Adaptation Debuts with Mixed Execution and Dated Themes

The long-awaited anime adaptation of the 1995 manga Red River premiered its first episode. The show is a faithful shot-for-shot recreation with some cuts, but the animation is serviceable at best. The art direction relies on repeated black-and-white still shots. The story rushes through its setup, and the male lead's behavior (forcible kissing, buying the heroine for cows) feels dated. The premiere raises questions about how the series will handle its source material's problematic elements.

3d ago

Gridman Universe Heroines Get Childlike Forms in New Goods by Masaru Sakamoto

New merchandise for the theatrical anime Gridman Universe will launch at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store from August 22 to September 3, 2026. The Time Slip ver. theme features the heroines in childlike forms, with newly drawn illustrations by character designer Masaru Sakamoto. Products include can badges, acrylic cards, stickers, and stands, with purchase bonuses available.

3d ago

so-bin's Overlord 10th Anniversary Art Gets Figure Release

Union Creative is releasing a figure of Ainz Ooal Gown based on the 10th anniversary illustration by original illustrator so-bin. The figure stands 340mm tall and includes a base. Pre-orders open July 10, 2026, with a June 2027 release. The price is 48,950 yen. Prototype by SELECT D, coloring by Shinya Suzuki.

3d ago

Reverse:1999 and Atomic Heart Collaboration Launches July 23

BLUEPOCH announced that the Reverse:1999 and Atomic Heart collaboration will release on July 23. New characters Twins and Nora appear, along with the monthly pass Roar Festival, login events Polymerized Dream and Complex Daily Life, and a web event Polymer File. A follow-and-retweet campaign is also running.

3d ago

Hololive 7th Fest After-Screening Hits Theaters Nationwide With Cheering Allowed

Cover Corporation announced on July 10, 2026, that the after-screening of the hololive Production all-members live event "hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dreams," originally held in March 2026, will be shown at theaters across Japan over four days. The screenings are scheduled for August 29 and 30, and September 5 and 6, 2026, with each day dedicated to one of the event's four stages. Tickets are priced at 4,500 yen for a regular ticket and 5,200 yen for a ticket including a set of silver tape and confetti stickers. A lottery system via Lawson Ticket runs in two rounds, starting July 10, followed by general and theater sales. Each screening will include an exclusive comment video from two talents: for Stage 1, Tsunomaki Watame and FUWAMOCO; Stage 2, Shishiro Botan and Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame; Stage 3, Kikirara Vivi and Pavolia Reine; Stage 4, Todoroki Hajime and Kaela Kovalskia. Attendees may use penlights and cheer vocally, but recording and photography are prohibited. All visitors receive a clear postcard featuring the event's key visual. Original goods will also be sold at the theaters.

3d ago

ChroNoiR 8th Anniversary Goods Launch July 17 With Pop-Up Store

ANYCOLOR announced on July 9 that the Nijisanji unit ChroNoiR, consisting of livers Kanae and Kuzuha, will release a line of 8th anniversary goods on July 17 at 6 PM JST through the Nijisanji Official Store. The lineup includes 13 types of merchandise: acrylic stands, random can badges, random photo-style cards, charm keychains, mini tin can sets, acrylic magnets, canvas boards, glasses, posing plushie clothes, Nijipa pajama pouches, Kukking! mini figures, and produce goods for each member. The Kanae produce set costs 15,000 yen and includes a pancake maker and Roto plushie; the Kuzuha set costs 13,000 yen and includes a parasol and handy fan. A pop-up store, the ChroNoiR 8th ANNIVERSARY POPUP, will run from July 17 to August 5 at LIGHT BOX ATELIER in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, with free admission via lottery. Online purchases of 3,000 yen or more include a random clear coaster bonus (6 types). At the pop-up, venue-exclusive pancake-style baked sweets (3,300 yen) and an original shopper (550 yen) are available, with a random label-style card bonus per 3,000 yen spent. The pop-up also features key visual reproductions, life-size panels, and a smart photo service. Admission lottery applications are open from July 9 6:30 PM to July 11 11:59 PM via official LINE.

3d ago

NTE's Shinku Combines Rampage Mode With a Clumsy Personality

Shinku, a new playable character in NTE: Neverness to Everness, went on rate-up from July 8. She is a dragon girl from the C.S.U. 2nd Division with a cool exterior that hides a clumsy and caring nature. In battle, she uses EX Rail Conclusion to enter Rampage Mode, boosting attack speed and power. Her exploration includes a high-speed dash without consuming the ultimate gauge. She also has a unique mechanic, Mawari Dragon Eye State, that rewards tactical timing.

3d ago

Darwin's Amazing Animals 20th Anniversary Film Focuses on Felines

NHK's nature documentary 'Darwin's Amazing Animals' will release its sixth film adaptation on October 2, 2026, focusing on feline animals worldwide. The film, titled 'The Movie: Darwin's Amazing Animals! The World's Feline Friends', marks the first appearance of characters from the anime 'The Evening of Manul'. Voice actors Takayuki Yamada and Inori Minase, and singer MISIA, provided comments. The program is also celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, having received the Japan Zoological Society Education Award, the first TV program to do so.

3d ago

Hololive Production, Celebrity Mahjong Crossover Launches July 15

COVER Corporation announced a limited-time collaboration between hololive production and the Taiwanese mahjong game Celebrity Mahjong, starting July 15, 2026. The crossover features talents Houshou Marine, Hakui Koyori, and Juufuutei Raden, with in-game events, exclusive outfit sets, a cheering event, card albums, and a merchandise booth at Comic Exhibition in Taipei from July 23 to 26.

4d ago

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle Launches on Steam After 6-Year Development

Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, a reading-type fantasy RPG, launched on Steam on July 9, 2026. The game is the work of Yoshio Nishimura, a veteran illustrator and background artist who previously worked on Monster Hunter at Capcom and Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown at Vanillaware. Nishimura spent six years developing the game while farming in the mountains of Nara, creating over 300 hand-drawn illustrations without generative AI. The game features a gamebook-style format where players read pages, make choices, and roll dice to determine outcomes. It supports combat, negotiation, and avoidance as approaches to obstacles. The text volume exceeds 300,000 characters, estimated playtime is over 20 hours, and a New Game Plus mode is included. Music is provided by Basiscape, led by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim). The regular price is 1,980 yen with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. A demo covering the first 30 minutes is available and has received a Very Positive rating on Steam. Full monetization of streams and videos is permitted for individuals and corporations.

4d ago

Canceled 'Soulm8te' Spin-Off Goes Digital After M3GAN Sequel Flop

Universal Pictures will release the erotic spin-off 'Soulm8te' digitally on August 1, after canceling its theatrical release. The film was originally scheduled for January 2026 but was dropped following the box office failure of 'M3GAN 2.0', which earned $39 million worldwide against a doubled budget. Lily Sullivan stars as the android Sara, with Kate Dolan directing.

4d ago

Sovereign Tower RPG Passes 100,000 Steam Wishlists Ahead of August Launch

Developed by WILD WITS GAMES and published by Curve Games, the narrative RPG Sovereign Tower will release on PC via Steam on August 6. The game recently surpassed 100,000 wishlist registrations, and Japanese language support is planned. Players rule a kingdom with eccentric Knights of the Round Table, and a demon in the tower's basement can rewind time to allow different decisions. A demo is available now.

4d ago

Square Enix Ends Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis Service in October

Square Enix announced the end of service for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS on October 7, 2026. The producer letter cited difficulty in providing quality that satisfies as a title bearing the FF7 name, particularly balancing production workload and demand for character weapons and gear graphics. The game launched on smartphone in September 2023 and on Steam in December 2023.

5d ago

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse Gets Android Version, Pre-Registration Open

Pocket Pair and Frontside 180 Studio announced an Android version of the 2D roguelike Metroidvania Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse. The game supports up to four players in co-op, with procedurally generated dungeons and possession mechanics. Pre-registration is open on Google Play Store. The Android release is priced at 780 yen.

5d ago

Red River Anime Casts Minami Takayama, Kazuhiko Inoue as Yuri's Parents

The Red River television anime has added Minami Takayama as Yuri's mother and Kazuhiko Inoue as her father. Both actors previously voiced the protagonist Yuri and co-lead Kail in a drama CD for the manga. The anime premiered on NTV and BS NTV on July 7-8 and streams on Crunchyroll.

5d ago

Red River Anime Debuts After Nearly 30 Years With Kisses and Horror

The TV anime adaptation of Chie Shinohara's classic shoujo manga "Red River" premiered on July 7, 2026. Episode 1, directed by Kosuke Kobayashi and produced by Tatsunoko Production, opens with a kiss and includes horror sequences that surprised viewers. The series follows a modern Japanese girl summoned to the 14th-century Hittite Empire.

5d ago

NTE: Neverness to Everness Adds Dragon Girl Shinku With Revealing Swimsuit

The urban open-world action game NTE: Neverness to Everness introduces a new playable character named Shinku, a dragon girl with a tail and horns who is both a cool school-uniform type and a nervous otaku. Her swimsuit costume is cut high on the back and thighs, covering skin but tracing every body line. A large content update called Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Nights launches July 8, adding a board-game fantasy world for co-op adventures.

5d ago

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Service Ends October 7

Square Enix announced on July 8 that the free-to-play RPG Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will end service on October 7, 2026 at 15:00 JST. The game, developed with Applibot, launched on iOS and Android in September 2023 and on PC via Steam in December 2023. It was billed as another possibility of the Final Fantasy VII remake and featured stories from across the compilation series, including original content like the Young Sephiroth arc. In a producer letter, Shoichi Ichikawa stated that it became difficult to balance production costs with player demand for character weapons and costumes, and that providing quality worthy of the Final Fantasy VII name was no longer feasible. Sales of the paid currency Red Crystals have stopped as of July 8 at 11:00. Refunds for unused paid currency will be issued later, with details to be announced in-game and on the official website. Players are advised not to delete the app or change devices until the refund process is complete. The game will have run for approximately three years. A roadmap for the remaining service period has been released, and a PV for a new chapter is scheduled for July 8 at 17:00.

5d ago

Black Clover Season 2 Premiere Delivers on Tabata's Wish for Extra Cool Battles

At Anime Expo 2026, the world saw the first episode of Black Clover Season 2, directed by Ayataka Tanemura. Tanemura, who previously worked on the first season and directed the film Sword of the Wizard King, took over from Tatsuya Yoshihara. Author Yūki Tabata told Tanemura to make the battles extra cool, and the premiere includes a scene not in the manga. The episode jumps straight from the season one finale, with Asta training under Nacht Faust.

6d ago

Good Smile Company Adds Six Rebuild of Evangelion Figures to Brickroid Line

Good Smile Company announced six new Brickroid figures from the Rebuild of Evangelion films, including Evangelion Unit-01 Awakened Ver., Unit-00, Unit-02 Beast Mode Second Stage, Mark.06, the Fourth Angel, and the Tenth Angel. A Building A + Base Set also joins the lineup. The Evangelion figures release in December 2026, and the building set in November 2026.

6d ago

Everyday Host Anime Sequel Series to Premiere in January 2027

The staff for the short anime of Nimo Gotō's Everyday Host four-panel manga announced on Tuesday that the anime's sequel series will begin airing in January 2027. A musical stage play adaptation, HAPPEY MUSICAL Everyday Host, will also premiere in November.

6d ago

Rich Girl Caretaker Premiere Fails to Land Its Central Dynamic

The first episode of Rich Girl Caretaker introduces Itsuki, a normal student who becomes the secret caretaker for the outwardly perfect but inwardly messy Hinako. The episode frames Itsuki's abandonment by his gambling parents as comedy, and Hinako's dependency on him as a running joke. The review finds the humor flat and the central relationship more uncomfortable than charming, comparing it unfavorably to Kare Kano.

6d ago

LoveR Kiss Endless Memories Review Finds Skill in Simplicity

A play report on Inside praises the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of LoveR Kiss Endless Memories, released April 30, 2026, for its refined romance simulation. The game's 'topic jewel' conversation system, which stacks matching topics to boost tension, adds strategic depth without becoming a chore. The review notes the series' evolution from the original LoveR through LoveR Kiss, culminating in this edition that includes nearly all DLC and new features. The timing of the summer setting aligning with real-world summer is also highlighted.

6d ago

Liminal Shroud Backrooms-Style Horror Game Launches September 3

Independent developer Everdeep Studios announced that Liminal Shroud, a walking simulator with horror elements set in a liminal space, will launch on PC via Steam on September 3 (September 4 in Japan). The game has had a demo since October 2025 with five playable chapters, which has accumulated 52 user reviews and a 90% positive rating on Steam. Players explore eerie rooms, sit on chairs, and solve simple gimmicks without enemies or time limits.

6d ago

Very Safe Dino Park Reaches 100,000 Steam Wishlists With September Playtest

Panic Stations' dinosaur park management sim Very Safe Dino Park has surpassed 100,000 wishlists on Steam. The game, which supports up to four-player co-op, lets players build and run a chaotic dinosaur theme park with features like feeding dinos, cleaning up, and dealing with escapes. A playtest is planned for around September, with registration open now.

Jul 6

Midjourney Demands Hollywood Studios Disclose Internal AI Usage in Copyright Fight

Midjourney is demanding Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery reveal details of their own AI development and use, arguing that if the studios are training models internally, it would support Midjourney's fair-use defense. The company has appealed a magistrate judge's ruling that limited discovery to consumer-facing images and videos. A hearing is set for August 17, 2026.

Jul 6

Converge Motion Ultraman Series 15 Adds Ultraman Theo and 1973 Ver. Ultraseven

Bandai's CONVERGE MOTION ULTRAMAN candy toy series 15 is now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai. The set includes eight figure types: new hero Ultraman Theo, Ultraman (A-Type) for the 60th anniversary, Ultraseven (1973 ver.), Ultraman Leo, Bemular, Jirahs, Temperor Alien, and Black Giras. The 10-piece set costs 7,590 yen and ships in December 2026.

Jul 6

Full Clearing Another World Anime Casts Sōhei Horikane, Ikumi Hasegawa, October Debut

The television anime adaptation of Isle Osaki's light novel series Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers has revealed its lead cast and staff, along with an October premiere. Sōhei Horikane voices protagonist Makoto Takatsuki, and Ikumi Hasegawa voices the goddess Noah. Riki Fukushima directs at studio HORNETS. The novel series will conclude with its 14th volume.

Jul 5

Re:bel Robotica Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Staff, 2027 TV Debut

Amuse Creative Studio unveiled the teaser trailer, main staff, and television format for the Re:bel Robotica anime at Anime Expo. Shin Ōnuma is general director, Kōki Onoue directs at SILVER LINK., and Yuki Kajiura composes the theme song. The anime adapts Mika Pikazo's mixed media project and will debut in 2027.

Jul 5

Black Clover Season 2 Trailer Reveals WANIMA Opening Theme

The staff of the second season of the Black Clover anime revealed a new promotional video on Sunday, July 5, 2026, which previews the opening theme song by rock band WANIMA. The video debuted at Anime Expo 2026 on Saturday, July 4, where the first episode of the new season also had its world premiere. The opening song is titled "Kienai Riyuu" (The Reason That Won't Disappear). The second season will debut on TV Tokyo in October 2026. Ayataka Tanemura, who directed episodes 153-170 of the original Black Clover anime and the 2023 film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, will direct the new season. Studio Pierrot returns to animate the season. Crunchyroll will stream the anime. The Black Clover anime originally aired 170 episodes from October 2017 to March 2021. The manga, created by Yuki Tabata, launched in Weekly Shonen Jump in February 2015 and concluded on May 1, 2024, after transferring to Jump GIGA in 2023.

Jul 5

CloverWorks' Grotesqqque Film Sets November 6 Release, Reveals Trailer

CloverWorks announced during its Anime Expo panel on July 4 that the original anime film Grotesqqque, directed by Atsushi Nishigori, will open in Japanese theaters on November 6. The film is an omnibus of three stories with distinct worldviews: "Aeliens," "4649 Girl" (pronounced "Yoroshiku Shojo"), and "Nocturne: Kono Grotesque na Yoru ni." Nishigori directs, writes the screenplay, and designs the characters. The opening theme is "Shoot Shoot Shoot" by the band METALVERSE. A trailer and key visual were released. The cast includes Kana Ichinose, Gen Hoshino, Chika Anzai, Maaya Uchida, Rumi Okubo, Rie Kugimiya, Miyu Tomita, Ikumi Hasegawa, Saori Hayami, Sara Minami, and four members of Nogizaka46: Nagi Inoue, Aruno Nakanishi, Miku Ichinose, and Nao Tomisato. The film is produced by CloverWorks and comes from JOEN, the company jointly established by Aniplex, CloverWorks, Wit Studio, and Shueisha. The film will make its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, running from July 16 to August 2.

Jul 5

Toei Streams Heisei Rider Culmination Film Hei Gene Forever for Free

Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official will premiere the Heisei Rider crossover film 'Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER' for free on July 5 at 19:00 JST, with an archive available until July 19. The 2018 film, a crossover between Kamen Rider Zi-O and Kamen Rider Build, confronts the metafictional premise that Kamen Riders are fictional TV characters.

Jul 4

S-Rank Adventurer: My Daughters Are Severe Daddy-Con Gets TV Anime

The light novel series 'S-Rank Adventurer: My Daughters Are Severe Daddy-Con' by Kame Tsu Tomohashi is getting a TV anime adaptation. The series has over 1.6 million copies in circulation. The story follows a former prodigy adventurer and his three adoring daughters. A comment from the author and celebratory illustrations were released.

Jul 4

NTE Devs Swap Spats for Panties on New Character Shinku After Fan Complaints

Perfect World Games adjusted the outfit of new NTE character Shinku within 12 hours of the Chinese version's Ver.1.2 update, replacing visible spats with a panty-like design with lace frills. The change followed user complaints that the original design was a 'nerf' to sexy expressions. The global update arrives July 8.

Jul 4

Overgeared TV Anime Reveals More Cast in First Promo Video

The television anime adaptation of the Overgeared webtoon revealed its first key visual, first promotional video, and two new cast members on Saturday. Crunchyroll showed the promo at Anime Expo on Friday and confirmed it will stream the series. The anime premieres in October.

Jul 4

Aksys Games Announces Six New Switch Titles at Anime Expo 2026

Aksys Games announced six upcoming game releases at its Anime Expo 2026 panel, including sequels to Olympia Soirée and Illusion of Itehari, a new time-travel RPG from Masato Kato, a shoot 'em up, a Cthulhu Mythos visual novel collection, and a puzzle adventure. Release dates range from Fall 2026 to Spring 2027.

Jul 4

The Vermilion Mask Anime Reveals First Main Trailer and Cast

The staff for the anime adaptation of Dr. Poro and Nabana Naba's manga The Vermilion Mask revealed the first main trailer with English subtitles during Crunchyroll's panel at Anime Expo 2026 on July 3. The announcement also confirmed the main Japanese voice cast. Taihi Kimura voices protagonist Peru d'Arrest, a young mask maker who loses control of a cursed mask and kills his master and comrades. Yuuki Yamamoto plays Sonarue Maywood, Kazuki Ura plays Mok Sharib, Takanori Hoshino plays Gouon, Wataru Komada plays Totoque, Junya Enoki plays Zent, Kazuhiko Inoue plays Gaston, and Akio Otsuka voices the Mask of the Warrior God. The anime is directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe at 100Studio (also called One Double-O or WOW Studio), with Gai Hazako as assistant director. Daisuke Ohigashi handles series composition, Hisashi Higashijima designs the characters, and Arisa Okehazama composes the music. The series will premiere in October 2026 and run for two cours. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs. The manga began serialization in Young King Ours in February 2021 and has eight compiled volumes as of July 2025.

Jul 4

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Anime Debuts in January 2027

The anime adaptation of Sumiko Arai's manga The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All will premiere in January 2027, as revealed in a teaser trailer unveiled at Anime Expo 2026. CloverWorks is producing the series, with Masashi Ishihama directing. The cast includes Akari Kitō as Aya Ōsawa and Mariya Ise as Mitsuki Koga. Rino Yamazaki handles series composition, and Kanna Hirayama is the character designer. The opening theme song is the 1991 Nirvana track "Breed." Crunchyroll will stream the anime. The manga follows high schooler Aya, who develops a crush on a cool CD shop employee, unaware that the employee is actually her quiet female classmate Mitsuki. Arai began the manga on Twitter in April 2022 before moving to pixiv Comic in April 2023. Kadokawa Shoten publishes the print volumes, with the fourth volume released on February 19. The series ranked second on the 2024 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook for top manga for female readers and second on the 23rd Da Vinci "Book of the Year" list.

Jul 3

Crunchyroll Announces Fate Rewinder, Overgeared, and More at Anime Expo

Crunchyroll announced during its Anime Expo panel that it will stream Fate Rewinder, Overgeared, The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5, Gacha Girls Corps, Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized!, The Vermilion Mask, Dengeki Daisy, and Aoashi Season 2. The company also revealed staff for the Ghost of Tsushima: Legends anime and the Here U Are anime and Solo Leveling: Beyond the System film.