VIZ Media announced 5 new English licenses for Fall 2025, including the best-selling manga by Yasuhisa Hara, Kingdom. They previously announced 14 new licenses in January, with a hacking of their X account delaying today’s reveals by a week. You can see the new Fall 2025 English licenses from VIZ …
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Kingdom Manga Gets Official English Release by VIZ After Over 19 Years of Serialization
Kingdom, one of the best-selling Japanese manga of all time, is finally getting an English release after over 19 years of serialization. The manga began in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump on January 26, 2006, releasing 74 volumes as of December 18, 2024. VIZ Media is stepping up to release it …
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Reveals “Moon Fairy” Episode 5 Visual and Special Illustrations
The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) Season 2 anime revealed its Blu-ray’s first exclusive illustration drawn by character designer Yukiko Nakatani. The jacket illustration features Maomao and Jinshi dressed in moon spirit costumes, referencing Episode 5 (overall Episode 29). In addition, special moon fairy illustrations for the mini-acrylic stand and the …
Goku Goes Super Saiyan 3 in Dragon Ball Daima Climax Trailer, Anime Ends on February 28
Dragon Ball DAIMA revealed a climax trailer after Episode 17 finished airing in Japan, featuring Goku turning Super Saiyan 3 and revealing a February 28 end date. The Dragon Ball DAIMA premiered on October 11, and it took a 1-week break for the New Year. The anime is directed by Yoshitaka Yashima and …
Winter 2025 Anime Rankings – Week 5
The fifth Anime Corner weekly poll for the Winter 2025 anime rankings (Week 5) has now closed! Using data from over 9,000 international anime fans, we compiled a list of fan-favorite episodes released during the fourth week of the season. Re:ZERO Season 3 took the first place after returning with Part 2, …
Girls Band Cry 2-Part Compilation Movie Reveals Visual and Release Date
GIRLS BAND CRY has revealed a visual and release date for its 2-part movie compilation, which will cover the TV anime season. The announcement was made at the in-story band TOGENASHI TOGEARI’s solo live concert held today. The original anime was animated by Toei Animation and ran for 13 episodes from …
Kyoto Animation’s City the Animation Reveals New Visual and 5 Cast Members
Kyoto Animation’s upcoming CITY THE ANIMATION anime revealed a new visual, along with 5 additional voice cast members. Taichi Ishidate is directing, with the anime set to premiere this July. It is adapting CITY, another manga from Keiichi Arawi, the author of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life. ALSO READ:2025 Will Be …
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Previews Ending Song by FLOW in Second Trailer
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime revealed the second trailer, introducing the ending theme song by FLOW. Studio Passione is in charge of the animation, with Yoshio Kazumi as the director. The first trailer for the anime was released in November. The new one features the ending theme song …
One Piece Celebrates the Birthday of Nico Robin With 2025 Illustration
Nico Robin from ONE PIECE celebrated her birthday on February 6, and the official accounts shared a beautiful 2025 illustration to commemorate it. The archaeologist of the Straw Hat pirates will be crucial in unraveling the dark history in the story, and we can look forward to seeing her in action soon. …
GaGaGa SP Bassist Yasunobu Kuwahara Passes Away Due to Heart Failure at the Age of 44
Yasunobu Kuwahara, the bassist from the Japanese band GaGaGa SP, passed away on February 5 due to heart failure at the age of 44. The official website posted the news, expressing gratitude for the support. Due to the sudden passing, they also cancelled their upcoming shows on February 14-15. You …