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A Condition Called Love Anime's Video Reveals Sexy Zone's Opening Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/a-condition-called-love-anime-video-reveals-sexy-zone-opening-song/.207563 Sexy Zone performs theme song "Kimi no Sei" for April anime

Japan's Biggest Cosplay Event Returns After 5 Years https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/japan-biggest-cosplay-event-returns-after-5-years/.207562 Osaka's Nippombashi Street Festa canceled in 2020-2023 due to COVID-19

'Tadaima, Okaeri' BL Anime's Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, Spring Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/tadaima-okaeri-bl-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-opening-song-spring-debut/.207561 Taku Yashiro, Kōsuke Toriumi, Konomi Kohara join cast

A Man Who Defies the World of BL Manga's New Live-Action Show Reveals Teaser, More Cast, Late April Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/a-man-who-defies-the-world-of-bl-manga-new-live-action-show-reveals-teaser-more-cast-late-april-/.207559 27 new cast members revealed

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Game Sells Over 1 Million Copies https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/granblue-fantasy-relink-game-sells-over-1-million-copies/.207556 Game launched for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC via Steam on February 1

Live-Action Teasing Master Takagi-san Film Announces More Cast https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/live-action-teasing-master-takagi-san-film-announces-more-cast/.207558 Yosuke Eguchi, Jin Suzuki, Yuna Taira, Oshirō Maeda, Sara Shida join film

Atlus, Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord Game Previews Class System in New Trailer https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/atlus-vanillaware-unicorn-overlord-game-previews-class-system-in-new-trailer/.207555 Tactical fantasy RPG launches for Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S on March 8

Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters Game's Xbox Release Delayed to May 21 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/neptunia-sisters-vs-sisters-game-xbox-release-delayed-to-may-21/.207554 Xbox release originally slated for April 16

Maki Enjōji Launches New Manga on March 8 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/maki-enjoji-launches-new-manga-on-march-8/.207470 Zenbu Hatsukoi no Sei da manga centers on 30-something woman in relationship with college student

Shigekatsu Ihara Launches New Duel Masters Manga on February 28 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/shigekatsu-ihara-launches-new-duel-masters-manga-on-february-28/.207475 Ihara to launch Story of Duel Masters Code Bestie worldview manga

Junji Ito's Tomie Gets New One-Shot Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/junji-ito-tomie-gets-new-one-shot-manga/.207505 Tomie: Control launches in Nemuki+ on April 12

Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards Manga Gets Live-Action Film https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/honeko-akabane-bodyguards-manga-gets-live-action-film/.207545 Masamitsu Nigatsu debuted manga in September 2022

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Anime's Trailer Reveals July Premiere https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/the-cafe-terrace-and-its-goddesses-season-2-anime-trailer-reveals-july-premiere/.207544 New visual unveiled

Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's 'Look Back' 1-Shot Manga Gets Anime Film https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/chainsaw-man-creator-tatsuki-fujimoto-look-back-1-shot-manga-gets-anime-film/.207537 Kiyotaka Oshiyama directs film opening in Japan on June 28

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc 1st Episode Screening's Total Earnings Reach 1.25 Billion Yen https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/demon-slayer-hashira-training-arc-1st-episode-screening-total-earnings-reach-1.25-billion-yen/.207525 Screening sold 874,000 tickets, ranked #2 in Japanese box office in its 2nd week

Shibuya City Tourism Association's Mascot SHIBUYA♡HACHI Gets TV Anime in April https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-13/shibuya-city-tourism-association-mascot-shibuya-hachi-gets-tv-anime-in-april/.207526 SHIBUYA♡HACHI anime to commemorate loyal dog Hachiko's 100th birth anniversary

Studio Ghibli Produces 15-Second Anime Ad for Ghibli Park https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/studio-ghibli-produces-15-second-anime-ad-for-ghibli-park/.207511 'Moving Castle' ad commemorates Valley of Witches area's March 16 opening

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Becomes Franchise's #1 All-Time Film at Japanese Box Office https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/gundam-seed-freedom-becomes-franchise-no.1-all-time-film-at-japanese-box-office/.207504 Film overtakes Gundam III: Encounters in Space by selling 1.63 million tickets for 2.68 billion yen

'Go, Go, Loser Ranger!' Anime Reveals Cast for More Cadets, Villain Footsoldier https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/go-go-loser-ranger-anime-reveals-cast-for-more-cadets-villain-footsoldier/.207508 Shiori Mikami, Ryota Ohsaka, Masanori Shimizu, Yukihiro Nozuyama, Hina Yomiya join cast

Kimi ni Todoke's Karuho Shiina Launches 1st New Manga in 18 Years https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/kimi-ni-todoke-karuho-shiina-launches-1st-new-manga-in-18-years/.207506 Toppū to Beat manga centers on mysterious Hokkaido girl on journey to find herself

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- Sweep the Board! Game Previews Gameplay in New Trailer https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-sweep-the-board-game-previews-gameplay-in-new-trailer/.207503 Game launches in Americas, Europe on April 24

Earth Defense Force 6 Game Delayed in the West Until Summer https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/earth-defense-force-6-game-delayed-in-the-west-until-summer/.207502 Launch delayed from spring for 'finishing touches'

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess Author Piero Karasu Launches New Light Novel https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/the-magical-revolution-of-the-reincarnated-princess-author-piero-karasu-launches-new-light-novel/.207477 Seijо̄-sensei no Mahо̄ wa Sunderu! listed for February 20 release

Viz Media, Manga Plus Launch Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Manga in English https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/viz-media-manga-plus-launch-super-psychic-policeman-chojo-manga-in-english/.207500 Supernatural series' simulreleases started on Sunday

Momoko Kōda's My Special One Manga Resumes in Summer https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/momoko-koda-my-special-one-manga-resumes-in-summer/.207473 Manga went on hiatus in October 2022 due to author's poor health

Manga Author Kia Asamiya to Undergo Surgery After Eye Cataract Diagnosis https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/manga-author-kia-asamiya-to-undergo-surgery-after-eye-cataract-diagnosis/.207476 Asamiya's new manga Captain Symphonica delayed from January

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Manga Ends https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-manga-ends/.207472 Manga launched in June 2020, final volume shipped last Thursday

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Story Gets Spinoff Manga Set in Modern Japan https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/i-was-reincarnated-as-the-7th-prince-story-gets-spinoff-manga-set-in-modern-japan/.207469 Keiri Amamiya launches Gendai Teni no Daini Ōji manga on February 17

Takara Tomy Announces New President Akio Tomiyama https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/takara-tomy-announces-new-president-akio-tomiyama/.207462 Executive Vice President assumes new role on June 26

Crunchyroll Streams New 4-Part Documentary on Studio BONES https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/crunchyroll-streams-new-4-part-documentary-on-studio-bones/.207489 DeltaRocket's documentary begins streaming on Tuesday

AMC Settles Class Action Lawsuit Regarding AMC+, HIDIVE, Other Services' Violations of Privacy Law https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/amc-settles-class-action-lawsuit-regarding-amc-hidive-other-services-violations-of-privacy-law/.207446 Company to pay users of its services US$8.3 million settlement; eligible users can file a claim by May 16

Blue Spring Ride Creator Io Sakisaka Launches New Series https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/blue-spring-ride-creator-io-sakisaka-launches-new-series/.207464 New series debuts in Bessatsu Margaret in summer

Manga Up! Global Releases 'The Newbie Princess Doesn't Want a Game Over! Survive Through the Power of Simping' Manga in English https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-12/manga-up-global-releases-the-newbie-princess-doesnt-want-a-game-over-survive-through-the-power-of-/.207459 Author Shūmai Kogeta, artist Omiomi's manga launched in January 2023

Live-Action Acma:Game Series Casts Ryō Ryūsei https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-11/live-action-acma-game-series-casts-ryo-ryusei/.207468 Ryūsei plays thrillseeker Senya Uesugi in April series

Gintama Anime's Courtesan of the Nation Arc Also Gets Compilation Screenings in June https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-11/gintama-anime-courtesan-of-the-nation-arc-also-gets-compilation-screenings-in-june/.207465 Arc follows episodes 257-261 of anime

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, January 29-February 4 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-11/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-january-29-february-4/.207455 Wonderful Precure!'s debut earns 3.5% rating

Japan's Video Game Rankings, January 29-February 4 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-11/japan-video-game-rankings-january-29-february-4/.207454 Persona 3 Reload debuts at #1, Granblue Fantasy Re:Link at #2

Kawada's Martial Master Asumi Manga Ends https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-11/kawada-martial-master-asumi-manga-ends/.207440 Manga's final volume to contain extra content

Love Live! Superstar!! Anime Season 3 Slated for October https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-02-11/love-live-superstar-anime-season-3-slated-for-october/.207460 The final performance of the "Love Live! Superstar!! Liella! 5th Love Live! ~Twinkle Triangle" concerts announced on Sunday that the third Love Live! Superstar!!...

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime Casts Tristan Platoon https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-11/the-seven-deadly-sins-four-knights-of-the-apocalypse-anime-casts-tristan-platoon/.207457 Atsumi Tanezaki, Shugo Nakamura, Sōma Saitō voice members debuting on Sunday

Splatoon 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championships Delayed to April 13-14 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/splatoon-3-mario-kart-8-deluxe-world-championships-delayed-to-april-13-14/.207442 Nintendo previously canceled Japan events due to threats

Trigun Manga's Deluxe Hardcover Edition Delayed to Fall 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/trigun-manga-deluxe-hardcover-edition-delayed-to-fall-2024/.207445 Trigun Deluxe Edition was previously slated for last December

GoFundMe Campaign Launched for C/FO Co-Founder Mark Merlino https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/gofundme-campaign-launched-for-c-fo-co-founder-mark-merlino/.207437 Campaign is raising money to support Merlino's hospice care

Yoko Shimomura Honored With Game Developers Choice's Lifetime Achievement Award https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/yoko-shimomura-honored-with-game-developers-choice-lifetime-achievement-award/.207439 Shimomura has composed for Kingdom Hearts, Street Fighters franchises, more

Voice Actor Sean Letourneau Starts GoFundMe Campaign After Cancer Diagnosis https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/voice-actor-sean-letourneau-starts-gofundme-campaign-after-cancer-diagnosis/.207438 Dub voice actor revealed testicular cancer diagnosis on Wednesday

Senpai is an Otokonoko Anime Unveils Cast, Staff at project No. 9, 2024 Debut in Video https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/senpai-is-an-otokonoko-anime-unveils-cast-staff-at-project-no-9-2024-debut-in-video/.207449 Shūichirō Umeda, Akira Sekine, Yūma Uchida star in noitaminA anime

Man Sentenced to Year in Prison for Threatening Voice Actress Yui Ishikawa https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/man-sentenced-to-year-in-prison-for-threatening-voice-actress-yui-ishikawa/.207448 Tokyo court: Fukuta Kishimoto had been punished for similar offense before

Quality Assurance in Another World TV Anime Delayed to July https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-10/quality-assurance-in-another-world-tv-anime-delayed-to-july/.207441 Series was originally slated to premiere in spring

My Hero Academia Manga Takes 1-Week Break Due to Author's Health https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-02-09/my-hero-academia-manga-takes-1-week-break-due-to-author-health/.207436 The official Twitter account for Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia manga revealed on Saturday that the manga will not have a new chapter in this year's...

NEET Kunoichi to Nazeka Dōsei Hajimemashita Manga Gets TV Anime https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/neet-kunoichi-to-nazeka-dosei-hajimemashita-manga-gets-tv-anime/.207435 Hinaki Yano, Shōya Ishige star in romantic comedy series