Crunchyroll Manga App Expands to U.K., Ireland, South Asia, and ANZ
The Crunchyroll Manga app is expanding beyond North America to the U.K., Ireland, South Asia, and ANZ regions, while a new PS5 Anime Hub is set to launch next spring.
Chiikawa Christmas Market Announced: Photo Spots, Exclusive Food, and Limited Goods Coming Winter 2026
The Chiikawa Christmas Market is set to run from November 24 to December 25, 2026, at Toyosuna Park in Chiba, featuring photo spots, themed food, limited merchandise, and interactive activities.
The Last Blossom Returns to Theaters October 13 Following Subtitle Glitch at Earlier Screenings
GKIDS will rescreen The Last Blossom on October 13 after English subtitles were mistimed by several seconds during its original August 30–31 run, forcing cancellations and refunds.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Launches Crunchyroll Storyworks Division for Anime and Live-Action Adaptations
Sony Pictures Entertainment has unveiled Crunchyroll Storyworks, a new division focused on developing anime and live-action adaptation projects to feed into HAYATE Inc., the joint anime production ven
"Saishu Gakusho Hibike! Euphonium" Part 1 to Stream as YouTube Premiere; Message Book "Minna to Fine" Announced
Part 1 of the Hibike! Euphonium finale film premieres on the KyoAni YouTube channel on October 11 at 10 PM JST, alongside the announcement of a commemorative message book releasing March 2027.
Japan Post Launches Limited Doraemon "Letter" Collection Starting October 9
Japan Post is releasing a six-item limited goods collection themed around an original Doraemon illustration of the beloved robot cat holding a letter, available from October 9.
Manga About a Reincarnated "Brawn-Only" Outcast Who Solves Everything With His Fists Launches Volume 1
Volume 1 of the manga about a man reincarnated as a doomed brute-force game character who masters physical combat is out now from Kodansha.
Manga "Kochira, Isekai Support Center no Suzuki ga Uketamawarimasu" Vol. 1 Now on Sale
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Okazaki Masamune’s novel — about a support-center operator fielding bizarre complaints from another world — is out now from Bushiroad Comics.
ANIAFF 2 Reveals 9-Film Feature Competition Lineup Including Japan's "CHERRY AND VIRGIN" and "Hanryokusho ga Akeru Hi ni"
The 2nd Aichi-Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) has announced its nine-film international feature competition lineup, drawing entries from 33 countries.
Crunchyroll Acquires The Apothecary Diaries Anime Film
Crunchyroll has acquired the upcoming The Apothecary Diaries anime film, set to open in Japanese theaters on December 11, featuring a brand-new story written by original novelist Hyuganatsu.
Horror Collector Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members and Guest Voices for First Three Episodes
The Horror Collector TV anime has announced three new cast members — Sae Hiratsuka, Ryōta Ōsaka, and Hana Hishikawa — alongside guest voice actors for its first three episodes. It premieres October 10
GKIDS to Release 100 Meters Anime Film on Blu-ray December 1
GKIDS has announced a December 1 Blu-ray release for the 100 Meters anime film, adapted from Uoto’s manga, including a special Collector’s Edition with art cards and bonus content.
Shuiro no Kamen Episode 1 Preview: Pel Tells Sona He's Here to Destroy Gaston's Mask; Season 2 Set for April 2027
The TV anime Shuiro no Kamen reveals the Episode 1 synopsis and preview images. Pel tells a girl named Sona he came to destroy Gaston’s mask. Season 2 is confirmed for April 2027.
Portrait.Of.Pirates ONE PIECE "ELB-MAXIMUM" Loki Figure Opens Pre-Orders — Ragnil Hammer and All
Megahouse’s P.O.P “ELB-MAXIMUM” Loki figure from ONE PIECE’s Elbaf Arc is now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai for ¥55,000, shipping September 2027.
Skull Dragon's Precious Daughter Anime Reveals First Promo Video, Main Cast, and 2027 Premiere
Kadokawa has unveiled the first promotional video, main visual, and lead cast for the Skull Dragon’s Precious Daughter TV anime, confirming a 2027 debut.
The Vermillion Mask Anime Part 2 Set to Premiere in April 2027
The Vermillion Mask anime’s second part is confirmed for April 2027 on Yomiuri TV and NTV, airing every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. JST, following the first part’s October 2025 premiere.
