Anime’s 1st episode screens in NYC ahead of January 2027 premiere September 18, 2026 The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzo’s acclaimed slice-of-life manga, Hirayasumi, is set to make its global debut at a special screening event… Continue Reading
Anime News Network Announces Third Official Japan Tour for 2027 in Partnership with PacSet Tours September 18, 2026 Anime News Network (ANN), the long-standing industry authority on Japanese animation and manga, has officially unveiled its third "ANN in Japan" tour, a curated… Continue Reading
Iri performs Period for anime debuting on October 9 September 18, 2026 The highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Oreko Tachibana’s critically acclaimed manga series, Firefly Wedding, has officially confirmed its opening theme song, building significant… Continue Reading
This Week in Anime and Manga Industry Developments September 2026 Overview September 17, 2026 The landscape of Japanese media and global publishing is undergoing a significant shift as the industry moves through the third quarter of 2026. From… Continue Reading
Ura-Tokyo: Exorcist City manga concludes its run in Weekly Shonen Magazine September 17, 2026 The supernatural action series Ura-Tokyo: Exorcist City, created by manga artist KOJIRO, is set to conclude its serialization in the 43rd issue of Kodansha’s… Continue Reading
Red River ‒ Episode 11 September 16, 2026 Narrative Pacing and Adaptation Challenges The eleventh episode of the Red River anime serves as a focal point for ongoing discussions concerning the challenges… Continue Reading
Uta Macross Rhythm Game Offline Revival Campaign Surpasses Funding Goals Within One Hour of Launch September 16, 2026 The highly anticipated crowdfunding campaign for the revival of the rhythm game Uta Macross: Smartphone De Culture has shattered expectations, demonstrating the enduring fervor… Continue Reading
Capcom properties Pragmata and Mega Man engage in social media crossover event to promote upcoming character skins September 16, 2026 The intersection of two distinct Capcom intellectual properties, the dystopian sci-fi epic Pragmata and the legendary Mega Man franchise, has taken center stage in… Continue Reading
Pokémon Partners with Spam for Exclusive Chuseok Gift Sets in South Korea September 15, 2026 The Pokémon franchise has officially entered the competitive South Korean holiday gift market, announcing a strategic partnership with Spam to release limited-edition Chuseok gift… Continue Reading
Silent Hill f to receive new manga adaptation exploring the origins of the iconic Fox Mask character September 15, 2026 The survival horror franchise Silent Hill continues its aggressive expansion into multimedia storytelling, with Konami Digital Entertainment announcing that a new manga series based… Continue Reading
