KADOKAWA is continuing its expansion in the anime industry by acquiring Chiptune Inc., a well-regarded anime production studio specializing in compositing and CG (computer graphics). This marks KADOKAWA’s seventh studio, furthering its strategy to internalize key production processes and secure stable creative resources. A Strategic Move to Improve Anime Production …
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I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire Reveals Second Trailer and 3 New Cast Members
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire revealed a second trailer, along with three new cast members. Studio Quad is animating, and the anime was previously announced for an April 2025 premiere. You can watch the second trailer below. I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire – Second Anime Trailer Opening …
New Me & Roboco Trailer Introduces Clumsy Maid Roboco From the Romantic Comedy Worldline
ME & ROBOCO: The Movie revealed a new trailer for its romantic comedy worldline, featuring a clumsy maid Roboco voiced by Sumire Uesaka. The movie was previously confirmed as a multiverse, introducing all the different Robocos. They included: Shun Matsuo as Roboco Mayumi Tanaka as Roboco (Classic Battle Worldline) Shigeru Chiba as Roboco (Genuine …
The 100 Girlfriends Valentine’s Illustrations Are Deliciously Kawaii
Valentine’s might be over, but that doesn’t mean we need to stop fawning over Valentine’s Day art. And if there’s art that’s worth fawning over, it’s the 100 Girlfriends Valentine’s illustrations. Drawn by Imomushi (the show’s ED animator), these lovely little illustrations showcase the Rentaro family girls in kawaii chibi …
Kadokawa Made Over $130 Million From Oshi No Ko, Re:Zero & More According to New Top 10 Best-Selling Series of 2024 List
Kadokawa‘s best-selling series from its productions and rights licensing from April to December 2024 were revealed in its updated earnings results, incorporating net sales data from its third quarter (October-December) on February 6 (via Gamebiz). Topping Kadokawa’s list was Oshi no Ko with over 5 billion yen (~$32.8 million). Kadokawa …
Older Rio, Kaede, Tomoe, and Nodoka Get Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Character Visuals
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime has revealed new character visuals featuring slightly older versions of Rio, Kaede, Tomoe and Nodoka. The anime previously introduced mini-skirt Santa, revealing her own visual along with Mai and Sakuta’s. Studio CloverWorks is again animating, with the new TV anime entering the University Arc. …
MF Ghost Manga Ends, Season 3 Anime Gets 2026 Release Date
MF Ghost manga ended today, while Season 3 of the anime revealed a 2026 release date in a new trailer for the series’ conclusion. The sequel anime was announced immediately after the second season’s finale on December 22, 2024. A new commemorative video was released for the manga’s completion. It teases …
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love Gets TV Anime Adaptation
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love is officially getting a TV anime adaptation, as announced at the Dengeki Bunko Winter Festival 2025. You can watch the announcement trailer below. Even a Replica Can Fall in Love Anime Announcement Trailer Harunadon writes the Even a Replica Can Fall in Love …
Mono Anime Reveals New Visual, Trailer, Ending Theme Song
The upcoming mono anime unveiled a new visual, trailer, and ending theme song on Sunday. The visual and trailer featured the previously announced cast and showcased the ending theme, “Weekend Roll” by halca. The anime is set to premiere this April. mono – New Anime Visual Aniplex also uploaded a …
AoButa Exhibition Finale Set for Kanagawa, Gets Special Mai and Sakuta Visual by Satomi Tamura
The Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (AoButa) Exhibition has unveiled a special finale illustration featuring Mai Sakurajima and Sakuta Azusagawa, commemorating the grand finale of the event. The exhibition, which first launched in March 2024, will conclude in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, the ‘sacred setting’ of the series. …