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Today’s Anime News Network Roundup
Journal with Witch ‒ Episode 9
As a viewer and a writer, I can appreciate Makio’s phrasing, and “write with the intent to kill” sent a bolt of lightning up my spine.
Absolute Borderline: The Early Days of Evangelion Fandom, Part One
Brian Stremick crosses the Absolute Terror Field to chronicle the inseparable mingling of technology, early fandom, and Evangelion in this three-part retrospective.
Hana-Kimi ‒ Episode 10
Hana-Kimi really is at its best as a kind of hangout show, spending time with the characters without worrying too much about any stakes other than the slow burn of the romance.
Dara-san of Reiwa Anime's New Video Unveils Cast, More Staff, Opening Song, July Debut
Mutsumi Tamura stars as titular Dara-san with Minami Tsuda, Momoka Terasawa
Ichi Yukishiro's Skull Dragon's Precious Daughter Manga Gets TV Anime
Oshi no Ko episode director Kuniyasu Nishina helms anime at Dōga Kōbō
Ayaka Katayama's Fungus and Iron Manga Gets TV Anime
Dystopian sci-fi manga launched in 2021
Observation Records of My Fiancée Anime's New Video Unveils Theme Songs
Airi Miyakawa performs “La Flare” opening song, RLOEVO performs “Magic” ending song for April 6 anime
Voice Actress Reiko Katsura Dies at 89
Original voice of Sazae-san’s Ikura Namino died due to pneumonia-related causes
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand TV Anime Delayed to July
Anime originally announced for April premiere
Street Fighter 6 Game Announces 'Alex Arrives!' Fighting Pass
Pass includes Zangief costume, Akuma costume, challenger screen illustrations, more
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members
Kentarō Tone, Yūya Hirose, Misato Matsuoka voice 2nd generation Samurai Troopers who went to the Demon World with Shion and Ryūsei 3 years ago
Your Anime Rankings – Best of Winter 2026, Feb 19-25
After fairly good rankings hovering between #12 and #5, Hell’s Paradise grabs #2 this week! See how all your favorites fared in our weekly user rankings.
Eren the Southpaw Anime's Video Previews Theme Songs
ALI performs opening “Funkin’ Beautiful feat. Zorn,” Ima Murasaki performs ending “New Walk”
Happy Hina Matsuri 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Sqare Enix, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, Jun Inoue, & more!
Happy Hina Matsuri 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Girls Band Cry, MAPPA, Tezuka Productions, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dragon Quest, more!
WEBTOON Launches Mickey & Friends x Formula 1 Comic Series
Story follows Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy as they support racing team in crisis
Magical Girl Witch Trials Game Gets Switch Release in Japan on July 9
Visual novel debuted in July 2025 for PC
End of today’s Anime News Network roundup.
