Papergames, the developer behind the highly lucrative otome game Love and Deepspace, has just announced the cancellation of its latest male lead, Valko, amid social media controversy. The announcement came as a complete surprise, as it came just a few days after the character reveal, and it is almost unheard of for a game studio […]

Interview Location: Anime Expo 2025 Interview Format: In-person, One-on-One Anime Herald: Thank you for speaking with us. How did you first get into wrestling? Stray Cat: My mom wanted to become a pro wrestler. She got into a car accident, so she couldn’t do it. I took over that dream for her. Anime Herald: Is […]

Image via Amazon ©2021 MARVEL ©Sanshirō Kasama, Hikaru Uesugi, Shueisha Shueisha announced on Wednesday that its contract with Walt Disney Japan to publish manga adaptations of Marvel Comics characters will end on September 30. Shueisha will begin removing the below manga titles from digital storefronts gradually from September 28 to 30, and is ceasing the […]

The World is Dancing #01 — Stage Horse Stabbing June 29th, 2026   This was a foreseeable problem, guys. I’m home now, so things should be more or less back to normal. At least once I finally get around to that stupid other cheat power show I’ve been putting off. Impressions: An anchor on this […]

A-1 Pictures returned to profitability in the fiscal year ending March 2026, reporting a net profit of 91.649 million yen (~$564,000USD) after recording a net loss of about 178 million yen the previous year. The figures were disclosed in the studio’s official financial notice published in Japan’s Kanpo (Official Gazette) on June 29. The Aniplex-owned […]

The Apothecary Diaries has quietly become one of the most critically admired anime series of recent years. What started as a slow-burning historical mystery evolved into a character-driven drama that balances intellect, politics, and emotional depth. Now, with The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 officially renewed, fans finally have clarity on what comes next—and when. Season 3 will […]

Kadokawa revealed on Wednesday the second main promotional video and a new cast member for Saga of Tanya the Evil II (Yōjo Senki II), the second season based on author Carlo Zen and illustrato Shinobu Shinotsuki‘s light novel series. The video previews the previously announced opening theme song “Why? RED induction” by MYTH&ROID, and the […]

Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu! manga follows high school girl who turns into her idol’s guardian spirit Shogakukan‘s Manga ONE service announced on Tuesday that writer Ichiha Hiiragi and artist mimita will launch a new manga titled Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu! (I’ll Be Kanade-kun’s Guardian Spirit!) on July 15. Hiiragi also revealed the new manga on […]

Suiken Japan debuts on July 6 This year’s 31st issue of Shogakukan‘s Big Comic Spirits magazine announced on Monday that Hideo Yamamoto will debut a new series titled Suiken Japan (Drunken Fist Japan) in the next issue on July 6 The magazine teases the series with the tagline “This old man is unstoppable when he […]

Honey Lemon Soda arrived quietly but left a lasting impression. Instead of exaggerated drama, the anime leaned into emotional realism, self-growth, and gentle romance. After the conclusion of the first season, viewers are now asking the same question everywhere: Will Honey Lemon Soda have a Season 2? As interest continues to grow, here is a complete and […]