Kunihiko Hamada Confirms Departure from Madhouse, Cites Lack of Severance Pay After 35 Years June 1, 2026 Animator and acclaimed character designer Kunihiko Hamada confirmed on Sunday, his 57th birthday, that he has officially concluded his tenure at the renowned animation… Continue Reading
Maengjong Webtoon Explores the Dark Origins of Exhuma’s Key Characters June 1, 2026 Naver WEBTOON has unveiled a new horror-occult webtoon, Maengjong, which launched on May 30, 2026. This highly anticipated release serves as a spin-off to… Continue Reading
Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurocho Hakkenden Stage Play to Premiere in Tokyo This August May 31, 2026 The highly anticipated stage adaptation of the beloved Like a Dragon (known internationally as Yakuza) game series, titled Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurocho Hakkenden… Continue Reading
Wasted Chef Anime Film and Manga Adaptation Set for Summer 2026 Launch May 31, 2026 The highly anticipated anime film project Wasted Chef, helmed by director Takayuki Hirao, is poised for a significant release in 2026, with its manga… Continue Reading
Norman Reedus Reveals Fascination with Chainsaw Man and Desire for Reze’s Explosive Abilities at Hong Kong Comic Con May 31, 2026 American actor Norman Reedus, a prominent figure in both the gaming and television industries, has recently expressed a keen interest in the popular anime… Continue Reading
The Shy Snow Woman and the Cursed Ring Adult Dōjin Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation May 31, 2026 The burgeoning landscape of anime adaptations continues to expand with the announcement that Puuzaki Puuna’s adult dōjin manga, The Shy Snow Woman and the… Continue Reading
Snowball Earth Episodes 8 and 9: A Deep Dive into Mounting Tensions and Lingering Narrative Questions May 30, 2026 The recent broadcast of episodes eight and nine of the anime series Snowball Earth has presented viewers with a complex blend of escalating conflict… Continue Reading
A Dragon Quest Fan’s Elaborate Wall Clock Awaits the Arrival of the Next Mainline Installment May 30, 2026 A dedicated fan of the venerable Dragon Quest video game franchise, known online simply as "Pu," has garnered significant attention for a unique and… Continue Reading
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
