Manga
Akira Failing in Love Passes 1 Million Copies in Worldwide Circulation
Shinta Harekawa’s Akira Failing in Love has more than 1 million copies in circulation worldwide. The manga began in Weekly Shonen Sunday in August 2024.
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ObituaryManga
Foodies Manga Wraps Up on Comic Days
Tadashi Agi and Jun Nakanishi's Foodies manga ended on Kodansha's Comic Days website on September 16. The series launched in August 2025.
Manga
Shūichi Shigeno’s Subaru and Subaru Manga Pauses Ahead of October 26 Return
Subaru and Subaru will return in Weekly Young Magazine’s 48th issue on October 26 after a break. Shūichi Shigeno’s manga continues the shared storyline of Initial D and MF Ghost.
Games
Aika Nakamura Joins Persona 4 Revival’s Location Episodes
Atlus revealed Aika Nakamura as a new Location Episode character in Persona 4 Revival. The broadcast also previewed Location Episodes and Shiori Sasaki’s new track, “A Sky Full of Stars -Revival-.”
Manga
Luca, the Dragon Vet Manga to Conclude With Volume 8
Yūna Hirasawa announced Friday that Luca, the Dragon Vet will end with its eighth collected volume. The manga launched in September 2022.
Manga
Saint Seiya: Dark Wing and Garagarapon Set November 19 Finales
Saint Seiya: Dark Wing by Kenji Saitō and Nobuyuki Ueda and Garagarapon by Yousuke Takahashi and Mimori will end on November 19.
ObituaryIndustry
Kana Founder and Publishing Executive Yves Schlirf Dies September 13
Yves Schlirf, who founded Kana in 1996, died on September 13. He helped establish one of Europe's largest manga publishers and was preparing a Blake and Mortimer anniversary album.
MangaNovels
New DanMachi Manga Will Adapt the “Deep Floors” Arc
Young Gangan announced a new manga adapting the “Deep Floors” arc of Fujino Ōmori and Suzuhito Yasuda’s DanMachi light novels. tawaketch will launch it in the magazine’s next issue on October 2.
Novels
Magical Girl Raising Project Heads to Tokyo Stage in January
Asari Endō's Magical Girl Raising Project novels are getting a stage adaptation in Tokyo. The cast includes Rino Mochizuki as Snow White and Risa Tsumugi as Ripple.
Games
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Records 257,642 Visits as Typhoon Cuts Event Short
Tokyo Game Show counted 257,642 in-person visits across September 17-20, slightly below last year's 263,101. A typhoon forced organizers to cancel the September 21 public day.
Anime
Though I Am an Inept Villainess Sets January 2027 Return, Adds Three Cast Members
Though I Am an Inept Villainess will begin its second cours in January 2027. Staff revealed a key visual and three cast members for “The First Royal Outing” arc.
Anime
Ghost Meets Gal Mini Anime Gets English-Subtitled YouTube Release
Bushiroad released all three Ghost Meets Gal mini anime episodes on its Cardfight!! Vanguard YouTube channel on Friday, with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
Manga
World Webtoon Awards Names 20 Finalists, Sets Worldwide Voting Dates
The 2026 World Webtoon Awards announced 20 finalists. Readers worldwide can vote online from September 17 to October 19, with votes and judges’ scores each determining half the final result.
Games
Ryōtarō Okiayu Takes Over as Dōjima in Persona 4 Revival
Ryōtarō Okiayu will voice Ryōtarō Dōjima in Persona 4 Revival, replacing the late Unshō Ishizuka. The “Persona 4 Revival TV” livestream also introduced a new feature called “location episode.”
Anime
Tensei Elf Anime Sets January 2027 Premiere, Releases Opening Two Minutes
The Tensei Elf anime’s official website released the first episode’s opening two minutes on Sunday and announced a January 2027 premiere.
Anime
Haikyu!! Season 4 and DEVILMAN crybaby Get UK Blu-ray Releases Monday
Crunchyroll will release Haikyu!! Season 4 on Blu-ray in the UK on September 21. Anime Limited will also release a standard Blu-ray edition of the 2018 series DEVILMAN crybaby.
Anime
So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Adds 14 Voice Actors
The anime adaptation of Nazuna Miki and Tsukasa Araki’s manga revealed 14 additional cast members and character visuals on Sunday.
MusicAnime
Magic Knight Rayearth Unveils Four More Cast Members, Theme Songs and Half-Year Run
Magic Knight Rayearth's second main trailer introduces songs by Toaka and Yurina Kawaguchi. The anime also announced four additional cast members and will air for two consecutive cours.
Anime
Tokyo Film Festival Reveals Anime Lineup and TIFFCOM Seminar Plans
The Tokyo International Film Festival announced seven anime screenings across two sections. TIFFCOM 2026 will also host seminars on overseas sales, international co-productions and Japanese IP.
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10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Gets Film Adaptation for January 2027
Mamita’s boys-love manga 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 will receive a live-action film on January 22, 2027, featuring the TV adaptation’s returning cast.
Anime
Daemons of the Shadow Realm to Return for Season 2
The staff of Daemons of the Shadow Realm announced a second season after Sunday's first-season finale. The anime adapts Hiromu Arakawa's manga.
Anime
The Cat and the Dragon Returns for Season 2 in 2027
The Cat and the Dragon announced a second season for 2027 as its first season ended on Saturday. Crunchyroll will stream the continuation.
Anime
Muse India Adds Tamil and Telugu Dubs of Campfire Cooking Anime
Muse India began streaming Tamil and Telugu dubs of Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill on Monday, with new uploads daily.
Games
Sanrio Sets Fall 2027 Global Launch for Fragaria Memories: Color of Wishes
Fragaria Memories: Color of Wishes will launch worldwide on iOS and Android in fall 2027, Sanrio announced Saturday. The game will offer optional in-app purchases.
Anime
ATASHIn'CHI Next Announces Another Batch of Episodes
Shinei Animation announced more ATASHIn'CHI Next episodes at ABEMA Anime Matsuri 2026 on Saturday and released a teaser. The anime celebrates the original manga's 30th anniversary.
Games
Tokyo Game Show Cuts September 21 Finale as Typhoon Dujuan Approaches
Tokyo Game Show 2026 organizers canceled Monday, September 21, over typhoon safety concerns. Sunday, September 20, will proceed with unchanged hours.
Anime
Tougen Anki’s Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Sets October 2 Premiere, Adds Three Cast Members
REMOW announced an October 2 debut and three additional cast members for Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc. Kyoto and Nerima recap specials will air before the premiere.
MusicAnime
With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess Season 2 Teaser Unveils Juice=Juice Theme
The third teaser for With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess season 2 previews Juice=Juice’s “Kareinaru Revenger.” The light anime returns to TV Kanagawa and CBC TV in October.
Live-ActionAnime
Lollipop Chainsaw Gets Live-Action Film Set Before Original Game
A live-action Lollipop Chainsaw film was announced at Tokyo Game Show on Saturday. Deadline reports that the project takes place before the original game and is planned as an R-rated action comedy.
MusicAnime
BAND-MAID’s “SPIN” Named Beyblade X’s Next Ending Theme
BAND-MAID will perform “SPIN,” the ending theme for Beyblade X’s Beykingdom Arc. Franchise staff announced the song on Thursday.
Manga
Titan Manga Sets December 15 Release for Break Blade Anniversary Edition
Titan Manga announced Tuesday that it will publish a special anniversary edition of Yunosuke Yoshinaga’s Break Blade (Broken Blade) in English on December 15.
Anime
Hirayasumi Anime Sets October 7 World Premiere in New York
Viz Media and Japan Society will screen Hirayasumi’s first episode in New York City on October 7 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The anime adapts Keigo Shinzō’s manga.