This digest compiles the latest from Anime News Network.
Today’s Anime News Network Roundup
O Maidens in Your Savage Season's Nao Emoto Launches New Manga
Light novel author Alto writes story for manga launching on January 19
Interview: Crafting a Film About Social Media-Induced Trauma with Macross Creator Shōji Kawamori
At the 38th Tokyo Film Festival, we were able to speak with Shōji Kawamori about this upcoming feature film, Labyrinth (and also about Macross finally being released across the wider world).
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime's 4th Season Premieres in April, to Run for More Than a Year
4th season runs for 2 consecutive seasons beginning in April, with later parts to air on as-yet unannounced dates
Mononoke Anime Film Trilogy Gets Prequel Stage Play in May 2026
Director Jun Yoriko, star Hirofumi Araki return from 2 previous stage plays
Kirio Fan Club TV Anime Reveals 4 New Cast, More Staff, April 2026 Debut in 1st Trailer
New visual also revealed
Toho Acquires UK's Anime Limited, Establishes European HQ in London
Toho will retain “full Anime Limited staff” including founder, managing director Andrew Partridge
I Want to End This Love Game TV Anime's Teaser Video Previews 2 Main Leads
Anime starring Kaito Ishikawa, Miku Itō debuts in April 2026
MF Ghost 3rd Season Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, January 1 Early Streaming Debut
Nanako Aizawa voices Emma Green in new season
Shota Oni Anime Confirmed as TV Anime With New Title Ore to Yu Nii!
Miyuki Nakayama draws commemoration illustration for announcement
Sgt. Frog Franchise Gets Stage Musical in September 2026
Franchise’s 20th anniversary anime film to open in summer 2026
Netflix's Last Samurai Standing Live-Action Series Gets 2nd Season
Series starring Junichi Okada is based on Shōgo Imamura’s Ikusagami novels
Creek & River's C&R Creative Studios Company Establishes Anime Team, Collaborates with AI Animation Company
New creative team to begin producing anime
Poupelle of Chimney Town Sequel Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast
MEGUMI, Fūka Koshiba, Mitsuo Yoshihara, Anna Tsuchiya, Shingo Fujimori, more join cast
Do You Like Big Girls? Manga Gets AnimeFesta Anime
Seven Seas publishes Gorō Aizome’s risque romantic comedy manga
End of today’s Anime News Network roundup.
