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Today’s Anime News Network Roundup
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series The Legend of Kitchen Soldier Reveals Teaser Video, Poster
Trailer highlights stark contrast in military life before, after arrival of protagonist
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Switch 2 Game's Overview Trailer Previews Creature Discovery, Worlds
Game launches on May 21
This Week in Anime – Anime Speed Dating
Chris and Lucas try their luck in the quarterly roundup of the season’s new romcoms.
I Grew the Greatest Home Garden with my OP Cultivation Skill? Manga Ends
Manga launched in 2021
Netflix, Twin Engine Produce The Ribbon Hero Anime Film Based on Tezuka's Princess Knight
Film by Yuuki Igarashi, OUTLINE studio debuts on Netflix in August 2026
Cannes to Showcase Live-Action Look Back Film, 'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' Anime Film
Showcase on May 15 as part of “Goes to Cannes” series to feature 5 Japanese films
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in a Different World as an Aristocrat 2nd Season Anime Reveals 2027 Debut
Anime’s returning cast, staff members from 1st season also revealed
Street Fighter 6 Game's DLC Character Ingrid Launches on May 28
Character joins as part of Year 3 Character Pass
Taiyo Matsumoto, French Comic Artist Cyril Pedrosa Collaborate on Nanbanjin Manga
Manga about contact between Portuguese, Japanese in Tanegashima launched on April 20
Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals Ending Song Artist
3-piece band KI_EN performs En no Tsuki” ending song
'In So Deep, It's Love Already' Manga Gets Side Story Chapter
Main manga also ended on Thursday
Gachiakuta Creator Kei Urana Addresses Manga Piracy
Urana: “To help people, who cannot afford to buy it or who do not have access to it, enjoy these works, Ando and I have been discussing this for a long time. I cannot share details yet, but [we are exploring many ideas].”
Red River Anime Announces 5 Cast Members
Aya Uchida, Shōya Chiba, Tomoaki Maeno, Kōji Yusa, Kōsuke Toriumi join cast
Glasses With a Chance of Delinquent Romance Manga Gets Anime
Manga launched in January 20212; K MANGA, Seven Seas publishes manga in English
Final Fantasy XIV Chocobo Racing Comes to Life in New VR Experience
No Golden Saucer needed
Seven Seas Licenses I Became a Necromancer After Beating Up My Angel Guide and Accidentally Triggered the Apocalypse, 6 More Titles
Also licensed: The Apothecary Is Gonna Make This Ragged Elf Happy, YOASOBI Stories, more
Kodama Tales Licenses New Grappler Baki Manga
1st 2 volumes from 1st Baki sequel ship in November
Kuromaru's Tokyo Salad Bowl Manga Gets Sequel
Manga about unlikely police duo taking on international crimes inspired live-action series in 2025
End of today’s Anime News Network roundup.
