Anime
Expelled from Paradise Sequel Unveils New Video, Confirms Rie Kugimiya’s Return
Aniplex One Focus revealed a new video for the Expelled from Paradise sequel and confirmed Rie Kugimiya will return as Angela Balzac.
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Anime
Rilakkuma Short Anime Announces a Third Season
The Rilakkuma short anime announced its third season at the end of episode 24 on Saturday. The new season is titled Carefree, Well-Fed Days.
Live-ActionManga
Jotei Manga Returns to Live-Action TV With Nagisa Saitō in Lead Role
Ryō Kurashina and Issaku Wake’s Jotei Super Queen manga is getting a new live-action television series starring Nagisa Saitō as Ayaka Tachibana.
Anime
Naoko Yamada’s Kilkenny Masterclass Still Has Tickets Available
Tickets remain available for Kilkenny Animated in Kilkenny City, Ireland, including Naoko Yamada’s 90-minute masterclass on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Anime
Crunchyroll Sets January 2027 India Release for SSS-Class Revival Hunter
Crunchyroll will stream SSS-Class Revival Hunter in India in January 2027. The anime adapts the web novel and webtoon about a weak Hunter whose rare S-rank skill requires him to die.
Anime
Maaya Sakamoto Joins Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht: Rising as Mysterious Upperclassman
Maaya Sakamoto voices Wasu, an upperclassman who resembles Homura but whose true name and identity remain unknown, in Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht: Rising.
Anime
Sound! Euphonium Finale’s Second Film Debuts New Footage in Special Video
The staff released a special video with new footage from Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 on Friday, its Japanese opening day. The first film opened on April 24.
Live-ActionNovels
Netflix Sets October 9 Premiere for Take Charge of My Heart
Take Charge of My Heart arrives exclusively on Netflix on October 9. The romance follows an executive with an artificial heart and a writer whose electrical powers can recharge it.
Live-ActionManga
Mousetrap Climbs to No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Non-English TV Chart
Mousetrap led Netflix’s global non-English TV rankings for August 31–September 6, rising from No. 5 in its debut week to No. 1 in its second.
Games
Zohar DLC Arrives in Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Starting September 15
Arc System Works announced Zohar The "Doppelganger" for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes on PS5 and Steam September 15, followed by Switch September 23. A major update will also revise mechanics and add features.
MusicAnime
Sasaki and Peeps Season 2 Sets October 7 Premiere, Unveils Trailer and Theme
Kadokawa released a main trailer and visual for Sasaki and Peeps season 2, announced two new cast members, and set its premiere for October 7.
Games
Snack World: Reloaded Sets 2027 Launch Across Switch 2, PS5 and PC
Level 5 revealed a 2027 release for Snack World: Reloaded on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Steam. Its new trailer previews combat and features "Dayona~Jimi Naru Jinsei~."
Games
DECAPOLICE Moves to 2027, Drops Switch and PS4 Releases
Level 5 has delayed DECAPOLICE again, moving its release to 2027. The crime suspense RPG will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
MusicAnime
The Vermillion Mask Sets October 10 Debut, Unveils Theme Songs and Six More Cast Members
The Vermillion Mask’s second main trailer reveals songs by MAN WITH A MISSION and yutori, six additional cast members, and an October 10 premiere.
Live-ActionGames
Ace Combat 8 Prequel Casts Josh Holloway, Brandon Routh and Tamlyn Tomita
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Ace Combat Hour Zero, a four-episode live-action prequel to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Episodes run 6–11 minutes, ahead of the game's October 2 release.
Anime
Witch on the Holy Night Gets January 2027 Cinema Release in UK and Ireland
Witch on the Holy Night will reach UK and Ireland cinemas on January 29, 2027. The film brings back Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Hanazawa and Yūsuke Kobayashi.
Anime
Arrietty Sets October IMAX Dates in UK and Ireland
Studio Ghibli’s Arrietty will play in UK and Ireland IMAX cinemas on October 14 and 15, before a wider release on October 16. GKIDS also has September screenings planned for Whisper of the Heart.
Obituary
Anime Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at Age 56
Mike McFarland died Wednesday at 56, according to reports from TMZ and Express. The voice actor underwent brain surgery in January 2025 and received a glioblastoma diagnosis that August.
Games
Level 5 Sets HOLY HORROR MANSION for 2027 on Switch 2, PS5 and PC
Level 5 announced a 2027 release for HOLY HORROR MANSION on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Steam. Players use a ghost camera to find hidden ghosts and harness their powers against De Ville Corp.
Games
Idea Factory International Sets 2027 Western Release for Villion:Code
Compile Heart’s school RPG Villion:Code will reach the West in 2027 on five platforms, including PC via Steam. The game launched in Japan on June 25.
Games
Prinny Party: Going Overboard! Sets November 11 Western Release
NIS America will release Nippon Ichi Software’s four-player party game in the west on November 11. Its Japanese launch follows on November 12.
Games
Hoshin Engi Re:surrection Heads to Switch 2, PS5 and Steam in 2027
Shueisha Games and LASTWONDER announced Hoshin Engi Re:surrection for 2027. Players control Toshin, exploring dungeons with mythic weapons and recruiting allies.
Games
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Trailer Debuts as Crisis Core Reunion Arrives on Switch 2
Square Enix shared two Final Fantasy VII trailers during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct. Revelation's trailer features Sephiroth, while Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion launched on Switch 2 that day.
Games
Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon HD Arrives in the West With Surprise Same-Day Launch
Square Enix announced and released Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- in the West during Nintendo Direct across consoles and Steam.
Games
Romancing SaGa 3 Remake Set for February 16 Release
Square Enix announced Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United for February 16. The remake offers eight protagonists, 20 recruitable companions, and the Glimmer ability system.
Games
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Heads to Switch 2, Adds Tokyo Revengers Fighters
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Tokyo Revengers characters Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji will also join the fighting game's Season 3 DLC roster.
Games
Marvelous Reveals Eternal Anima, Sets March 4 Release
Marvelous announced Eternal Anima, previously called Project Life is RPG, during Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct. It launches March 4 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Games
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX Set for February 16 on Switch 2, Switch and PC
Konami announced Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX for February 16, with updated visuals, voice acting and over 3,800 cards. It will launch on Switch 2, Switch and PC through Steam.
Games
Koei Tecmo Announces The Apothecary Diaries Mystery Game for Early 2027
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother will launch in early 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
Games
Danganronpa 2x2 Sets January 14 Launch With New Slayhem Story
Spike Chunsoft announced a January 14 release for Danganronpa 2x2 across five platforms. The package pairs Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair with an alternate scenario featuring different victims and culprits.
Live-ActionAnime
A Journey to Kill You Live-Action BL Series Returns for Season 2 on October 8
Fuji TV announced a second season of the live-action adaptation of Sai Asai's boys' love manga A Journey to Kill You. It premieres on Fuji TV On Demand on October 8.
Manga
She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man Manga Ends With October 29 Volume
Dicca Suemitsu’s She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man manga will conclude with volume 16, shipping October 29. The adaptation began in July 2016.