Kadokawa has announced that Sasaki and Peeps Season 2 will premiere in 2026, and a new key visual for the anime was unveiled during the MF Bunko J's Fall School Festival 2025 livestream. More details about Sasaki and Peeps Season 2 will be revealed at a later date. Mirai Minato directed the anime's first season at SILVER LINK. Deko Akao wrote and oversaw the series scripts, and Saori Nakashiki was the character designer.

During the MF Bunko J's Fall School Festival 2025 livestream, Kadokawa announced the TV anime adaptation of Yūshi Ukai and Nekometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) light novel series will premiere on January 7, 2026 with the title SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table…

During the MF Bunko J's Fall School Festival 2025 event, Kadokawa announced that The Detective is Already Dead Season 2 will premiere in July 2026. A new trailer for the anime was released. The cast of The Detective is Already Dead Season 2 includes: Arata Nagai as Kimihiko Kimizuka Saki Miyashita as Siesta Ayana Taketatsu as Nagisa Natsunagi Kanon Takao as Yui Saikawa…

Kadokawa has announced that Classroom of the Elite Season 4 will premiere in April 2026, and the anime's cast and key visual were revealed. The cast of Classroom of the Elite Season 4 includes: Shōya Chiba as Kiyotaka Ayanokōji Akari Kitō as Suzune Horikita Ayana Taketatsu as Kei Karuizawa Yurika Kubo as Kikyō Kushida Masaaki Mizunaka as Kakeru Ryūen Nao Tōyama as Honami Ichinose…

Bandai Namco Filmworks has announced the fifth movie in the six-part Girls und Panzer das Finale film series will open in 2026 in Japan. A new teaser visual for the upcoming Girls und Panzer das Finale movie was revealed as well. Maruko Nii launched the Girls und Panzer manga in 2013 in Monthly Comic Alive. The manga's 23rd volume will ship on March 22.

Bandai Namco Filmworks has released a new trailer for the first movie in the four-part anime film adaptation of Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga, revealing its theme songs. ChouCho and Sayaka Sasaki perform the opening theme song "Nonstop Daydream," while Mai Fuchigami as Miho Nishizumi perform the ending theme song "Oyasuminasai no Tsuzuki Desu!

Bandai Namco and Byking have announced that My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 14 will launch on November 19 with playable character Armored All Might and his new Quirk Set. In addition, a new Battle Style for Tomura Shigaraki will be introduced in My Hero Ultra Rumble Season 14 along with several new costumes, including holiday-themed outfits for Ochaco Uraraka and Himiko Toga.

Crunchyroll has begun streaming the Fuuto Pi: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull anime film with English subtitles. Based on the Fuuto Tantei manga, Fuuto Pi: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull tells the story of the beginning of Kamen Rider W. The anime film initially premiered in November 2024 during a limited-run in theaters in Japan. The film's theme song is "Niau Otoko ni Nare (Become a Worthy Man)" by Kouji Kikkawa, who starred as Sōkichi Narumi in the original…

The staff for the TV anime adaptation of Touya and illustrator Chibi's A Tale of the Secret Saint light novel series revealed the anime's opening and ending theme songs. Kaya performs the opening theme song "Flare of Soul," which was composed and arranged by Hiroaki Suzuki (SUPA LOVE). In addition, Utahime Dream All Stars perform the ending theme song "Stellar" for…

Earlier today, SKY PerfecTV!'s Tetsudō Channel revealed the theme song for the "light anime" adaptation of Hiroto Ida's You Don't Know Gunma Yet manga in its new promotional video. The theme song "Jōmo Karuta ~Reiwa-ban" (Jōmo Karuta~Reiwa Version) will be performed by Masayuki Deguchi. The anime will air in 2026. Check out the trailer below: The cast of the anime include:

Kadokawa has announced that popular boy-band Kis-My-Ft2 member and voice actor Toshiya Miyata's Melody of the Boundary (Kyōkai no Melody) novel will be getting an anime adaptation. Cast members of the drama CD adaptation of the novel will reprise their roles in the anime. Kadokawa also released a video from the franchise that features the drama CD voice actors. Check out the video below:

XSEED Games has canceled the western release of Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack due to content in the games that "did not comply with current platform guidelines" on Nintendo Switch. Although the release of Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack was canceled, XSEED Games is committed to releasing Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion in the west for Nintendo Switch in 2026. Read up on the full statement from XSEED Games below, via…

Bandai Namco has announced Season 2 of 4v4 team battle game DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA launches on November 18 (PST). DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Season 2 will introduce playable characters Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta, Ultimate Gohan, and Legendary Super Saiyan Broly, along with new skins, emotes and "more." Bandai Namco released DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on September 9 for iOS via App Store, Android via Google Play Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via…

Playtonic Games has released a new update for Yooka-Replaylee featuring various bug fixes, new display options, improved HDR compatibility, and some quality of life improvements. A new Yooka-Replaylee update is expected to release on the other platforms at some point soon. Read up on the patch notes for the new update below: Bug Squashing (Literally!) We’ve sent many of those pesky bugs packing, they have a way of interfering with gameplay and are not very nice to look at.

The Wild Faery Company and Kodansha have announced Attack on Titan Beyond the Walls - The Official Concert will return in 2026 in the U.S. The official Attack on Titan concert series will be held across 18 cities, and tickets are available now on Ticketmaster. Here's the schedule for next year's concert tour, via the official website: Ft Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center – Au Rene – February 28, 2026 – …

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a new project titled "The Gratitude of Haruhi Suzumiya." The Gratitude of Haruhi Suzumiya will include a new scale figure of Haruhi from KDcolle and a revival screening of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya across 32 theaters in Japan. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya will be playing in Japanese theaters for a two-week period starting February 6, 2026.

Crunchyroll announced both seasons of the beloved Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion anime are heading to Blu-ray on February 3, 2026 in the Crunchyroll Store in North America. Pre-orders are available right now for $39.98 each. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Season 1 (Blu-ray) The year is 2017 of the Imperial calendar and parts of the world are under the control of the Holy Britannian Empire.

Phoenixx and Fukuoka Fighters announced "exasperating climbing action game" ZAKO NO AHIRU launches November 21 for $6.99 on PC (Steam). A 20% launch discount will be active until December 4 at 11:59 p.m. PST. "ZAKO NO AHIRU recreates the feeling of playing with a sibling watching you and lovingly(?) teasing you while you struggle," said Fukuoka Fighters. "The adorable tiny duck, soft color palette, and nonsensical low-poly environments merge coziness with fever dreams, but complex obstacles and Mary’s sharp tongue will keep players focused and entertained!"

System Era Softworks has announced that Astroneer is coming to PlayStation 5 on November 20 as a free upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version. The PlayStation 5 version of Astroneer supports 4K at 60 FPS, and it features support for DualSense features. Astroneer is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Lastly, here's an overview, via the game's official Steam page:

Netmarble hosted the first playable demo for upcoming console and PC third-person co-op action game EVILBANE at G-STAR 2025 and confirmed that the developers are preparing for the next global test after the event. At G-STAR 2025, attendees visited the Netmarble booth to experience the EVILBANE special demo mission, which was exclusively designed for the event. Attendees were impressed by the fun solo and co-op four team play modes and combat.

Nintendo and Illumination have released a new poster and clip for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, releasing in theaters in 2026. The clip showcases a better look at Bowser Jr., while the poster focuses on the Sand Kingdom. Recently, Nintendo released the first trailer for the upcoming film. The trailer confirmed that Brie Larson, the Academy Award winning actress from…

During the G-STAR 2025 event in Busan, South Korea, Netmarble released a new trailer for monster-taming action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE showcasing the new Sura region. The new Korean-inspired region is where the story continues after the journey of the 9th Brigade, featuring Esther, Flare, and Reina. The Sura region is a land where humans, dokkaebi, and various demi-human races coexist, and its also where…

WEBTOON has announced a collaboration with Warner Bros. Animation to produce adaptations of some of the former's Webcomics. The collaboration is for adaptations of ten of WEBTOON's comics. In a statement, Yongsoo Kim, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global WEBTOON, said the following: "WEBTOON has become one of the most exciting sources of original storytelling in entertainment today. Our Creators are building franchises that Gen Z audiences love, and working with Warner Bros.

NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have released the free-to-play open world adventure RPG Where Winds Meet for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store in the west. In addition, Where Winds Meet Season 1: Blade Out is now live, offering new reward opportunities. Further, Where Winds Meet features 180 cosmetics for free, and to celebrate the game hitting various pre-registration goals, players who login will earn several rewards, including gift packages, the "Patron of Winds" title, and Echo Jades.