Anime Expo’s Expanding Influence and the Rise of Global Animation: A Personal Note from the Editor

As the editor of Japan Anime News, I’ve tried to publish at least one feature a week on Japanese anime cult...

Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille Episode 1 – Story & Preview Images Released

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the anime “Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille (JP: うたごえはミルフィー...

'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc' First Chapter to Premiere with 155-Minute Runtime — World's Earliest Screening Set for July...

To celebrate the release of the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc – Part 1: Aka...

‘WITCH WATCH’ Features Unprecedented Full Anime Adaptation of In-Series Manga ‘Uron Mirage’ with 10-Minute Broadcast Segment an...

The TV anime WITCH WATCH aired its 14th episode, titled Uron Mirage: Episode 119 “The Fuzzy Hunt, Part 4”, ...

Netflix Unveils New Anime Highlights at Anime Expo 2025: ‘SAKAMOTO DAYS’ Creators Take the Stage to Thunderous Applause

Netflix reveals new anime titles at Anime Expo 2025, including SAKAMOTO DAYS, BEASTARS, and Cyberpunk: Edge...

You and I Are Polar Opposites TV Anime Premieres in January 2026 with New PV Featuring Sayumi Suzushiro and Shogo Sakata

The TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites (JP: 『正反対な君と僕』, Seihantai na Kimi to Boku) is officiall...

BEASTARS Anime to Conclude with Final Season Part 2 on Netflix in 2026—New Key Visual Unveiled

The final chapter of the anime BEASTARS, titled BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2, is set to stream exclusively ...

Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 to Premiere in 2026 with Main Staff Returning at Studio C2C

The TV anime Reincarnated as a Sword has officially announced its long-awaited second season, scheduled to ...

‘Re:ZERO’ Season 4 PV Unveiled: Subaru and Friends Face Beasts in the Desert in New Costumes

The teaser PV for Re:ZERO Season 4 reveals Subaru’s desert journey in new outfits, set to air in 2026.

Black Clover Season 2 Confirmed: New PV Released as the Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Black Clover is officially returning with a highly anticipated second season. A brand-new visual and promot...

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 Set to Air in 2026—Teaser PV Reveals New Characters and a Must-Hear Line for Nov...

The hit anime Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation will return for its highly anticipated third season in ...

TV Anime Adaptation Confirmed for Hiromu Arakawa’s Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Backed by the Fullmetal Alchemist Dream Team

The long-anticipated anime adaptation of Daemons of the Shadow Realm (JP: 黄泉のツガイ, Yomi no Tsugai) by ...

Fist of the North Star Returns After 18 Years with New Anime in 2026 — Shunsuke Takeuchi Cast as Kenshiro

The completely new anime Fist of the North Star -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR- is set to air and stream in 2026, ...

Voice Cast Revealed for Original Anime Film “KILLTUBE,” Premiering Simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. in 2026

The upcoming original anime film KILLTUBE, slated for a simultaneous Japan-U.S. release in 2026, has announ...

The Vermilion Mask Anime Announced by 100studio: A Mask-Wielding Fantasy of Redemption and Combat

The Vermilion Mask anime announced! A mask-wielding fantasy of redemption and battle, brought to life by 10...

Mysterious “Voice Actor-First” Anime Revealed as Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Masked Rider, Premiering in October with New Fo...

Aniplex officially announced on the 5th that the anime Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Masked Rider will beg...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 103 Postponed to July 18 Due to TV Programming Changes in Japan

The broadcast of Episode 102 of the anime Pokémon Horizons has been postponed from July 11 to July 18. Acco...

Night of the Living Cat Episode 1 Story & Preview Images Released: An Adorably Cat-Overrun World

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of Night of the Living Cat have been revealed. The episode is sc...

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7 “Steel Ball Run” Anime Staff Revealed — Directed by the Duo Behind “Golden Wind,” Series Compos...

The main staff lineup for the anime adaptation of Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of JoJo’s Bizarre Advent...

You and Idol Pretty Cure Episode 22 Story & Preview Stills Released: Which Side Will You Choose—Idol Pretty Cure or Zukyoon & K...

Episode22 of You and Idol Pretty Cure, the 22nd installment in the Pretty Cure anime series, has released i...