North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 24-30 May 30, 2026 A Strategic Release Day for Manga Enthusiasts The concentrated release date of May 26, 2023, saw the simultaneous arrival of numerous manga titles across… Continue Reading
Unapologetic Projects Secures Rights for U.S. Live-Action Adaptation of Satoru Hiura’s "Hotaru’s Way" Manga May 29, 2026 Unapologetic Projects is developing a U.S. live-action television series based on Satoru Hiura’s beloved manga, Hotaru’s Way (known in Japan as Hotaru no Hikari… Continue Reading
Hotel Inhumans: A Deep Dive into an Ambitious Anthology Anime with Untapped Potential May 29, 2026 The anime series Hotel Inhumans has emerged as a compelling, albeit uneven, exploration of the criminal underworld, utilizing an anthology format to delve into… Continue Reading
Code Geass Knightmare Survivor is a free-to-play survivor action game May 29, 2026 The highly anticipated "survivor action" game, Code Geass Knightmare Survivor, has been officially announced by game developer JORO, with a planned release for iOS… Continue Reading
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring Collaborate for Osaka Exhibition May 29, 2026 A remarkable fusion of contemporary anime artistry and timeless European masterpieces has been unveiled, as the immensely popular Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End franchise has… Continue Reading
Anime and Manga News Roundup: A Week of Concerts, Reviews, Industry Shifts, and Series Updates May 29, 2026 This past week has been a dynamic period in the anime and manga landscape, marked by exciting fan engagement opportunities, in-depth critical analyses, significant… Continue Reading
Adolescence of Utena to Receive North American Theatrical Re-release May 28, 2026 GKIDS announced on Thursday that it has acquired the North American theatrical rights for Adolescence of Utena, the 1999 anime film companion to the… Continue Reading
Actor Hikaru Imamaki Injures Leg in Gachiakuta Stage Play, Ryota Kamiya Steps In May 28, 2026 The highly anticipated stage adaptation of Kei Urana’s popular manga, Gachiakuta, has encountered an unexpected setback as lead actor Hikaru Imamaki suffered a leg… Continue Reading
Hanasaki Miyabi, Kishido Temma, Arurandeisu, Minase Rio Host Final Streams in June, Marking Significant Shift for Holostars May 28, 2026 TOKYO – May 28, 2026 – COVER Corporation, the parent company of the popular VTuber group Holostars, announced today that several prominent members will… Continue Reading
Writer Mochiko Mochida, Artist Satsuki Urushiji’s ‘Shiki-hime, Hajimemashita’ Manga Ends May 28, 2026 The highly anticipated conclusion to the romantic fantasy manga series, Shiki-hime, Hajimemashita: Shōkan Sareta Sekai de Haru o Tsukasadoru Oshigoto Shimasu (I’ve Become a… Continue Reading
