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Today’s Anime News Network Roundup
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episodes 1-3
This anime begins with a Shyamalan-style twist. However, what’s interesting is that it is used to hide a much more interesting and personal twist.
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ Episodes 1-2
It’s all gas and no breaks now that the barrier has fallen and the monsters are on the loose, and Will is going to be facing off against his most impressive and deadly foes to date.
Takaaki Hayashi Launches New Baki Gaiden Manga in May
Baki Gaiden Doppo: Hitori Nomi Kui Aruki follows Doppo
Gundam Character Designer Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Talks Venus Wars, New Projects, and AI Art
“Watching [Venus Wars] again after such a long time, I felt it wasn’t so bad after all.”
Spring 2026 Manga Guide
Spring has sprung, and with it our Spring Manga Guide! Come see what new books our reviews are loving, hating, or are indifferent to, and find your next favorite!
Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 3
This all coalesces in a scene where we get the essence of the manga with the added benefits of an anime adaptation, such as strong voice acting, the benefits of full motion, and a musical score to accentuate everything.
Cannes' Annecy Animation Showcase to Feature dwarf studios' Hidari Stop-Motion Samurai Film, Takayuki Hirao's Wasted Chef Anime Film
Japan to be 2026 Country of Honor at Cannes’ Marché du Film marketplace
Journal with Witch Anime Wins March's Galaxy Award
Anime awarded by Japanese Broadcast Critics Association for its unique visual style, sound design, animation
Sora Launches New Fantasy Romance Manga
Bо̄kyakugo no Aletia manga launches on May 20
Aki Kusaka Launches New Manga on May 20
Let’s Do It Already! manga creator’s new Ao to Haru manga to tell youth love story
Ayano Takeda's 'Sono Hi, Akane wa Sora o Tonda' Novel Gets Manga
Kanan Yamada adapts novel by Sound! Euphonium author in manga debuting on May 1
Nezumi's First Love Manga Enters Final Arc in Next Chapter
Manga’s 105th chapter debuts on May 18
World's End Harem: Fantasia Spinoff Manga Ends on April 26
Manga went on hiatus in September 2024, returned on February 15
ChaO Anime Film Earns US$112,000 in U.S. Box Office
Film earned US$70,254 in its first 3 days in U.S.
Wit Studio Animates 2nd Orangestar Song for Music Video
Both Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring themes have received the Wit Studio treatment
'Go for It, Nakamura!' Anime Casts Yō Taichi
Taichi voices Occult Horror Club president Reiko Aokiyama in episode 4 on Wednesday
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Gets 'Future Saga Chapter 4' DLC in Summer
“FUTURE SAGA Chapter 4” launches as final DLC
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Gets New 'Super Limit Breaking NEO' DLC
DLC introduces over 30 new characters, customizable costumes, super attacks, 4 new stages
End of today’s Anime News Network roundup.
