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Black Clover Season 2 Locks October 2026 Premiere with Tanemura Directing
After more than five years away, Asta and the Black Bulls are officially returning to TV screens this fall as the long-awaited second season gets its broadcast window and key staff reveal.
6/16/2026
HIDIVE Snaps Up Short-Form Rom-Com 'I'm Dating a Dark Summoner' for Fall
HIDIVE has secured exclusive streaming rights to the cheeky short anime adaptation of Shaoh's fantasy romance manga, arriving in October across North America and select regions.
6/16/2026
Silver Link Promotes In-House Talent for Sasaki and Peeps Season 2
Silver Link studio is refreshing its leadership ranks for the sequel, elevating a familiar assistant director to helm the October 2026 premiere of the office-worker fantasy hit.
6/16/2026
American Manga Awards 2026 Nominees Spotlight Craft and Standouts
Japan Society and Anime NYC unveiled nominees for the third American Manga Awards, honoring top titles, translators, letterers, and designers shaping English-language manga.
6/16/2026
CloverWorks Unveils Main Trailer for Rascal Series Finale Film
CloverWorks has released the main trailer for Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, the theatrical film bringing Hajime Kamoshida's beloved series to its long-awaited conclusion.
6/15/2026
Kingdom Vol. 79 Tops Oricon’s May 2026 Monthly Manga Chart
Yasuhisa Hara’s historical epic seized the top spot on Oricon’s monthly comic sales ranking for May, proving its lasting power amid a wave of big releases and finales.
6/15/2026
Jun Fukuyama Cast as Nearco in Liar Game Anime
Jun Fukuyama has been cast as Nearco, the masked dealer running the Contraband Game, in the currently airing Liar Game anime adaptation by Madhouse.
6/15/2026
Star Maiden's Secret: Ayane Sakura Joins Within the Villainess Anime Cast
Ayane Sakura steps into the role of Pina Blanche, the radiant otome heroine hiding a reincarnated rival's agenda, as the sharp-tongued revenge tale locks in its 2027 debut.
6/15/2026
Seiko x Fullmetal Alchemist Watch Delivers Edward Elric-Inspired Precision
Seiko teams up with Fullmetal Alchemist for a meticulously detailed Edward Elric chronograph packed with alchemical motifs, pocket-watch engravings, and a striking display-worthy box.
6/15/2026
Re:ZERO Season 4 Extends Streak in Anime Corner Spring 2026 Rankings
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 claims its seventh weekly victory in Anime Corner's fan poll, holding off a razor-close challenge from Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 and Witch Hat Atelier.
6/15/2026
Aniplus Asia Secures Simulcast for Summer Romcom 'Rich Girl Caretaker'
Aniplus Asia has locked in simulcast rights for the upcoming 'Rich Girl Caretaker' anime, bringing the sweet master-servant romcom to Southeast Asian audiences with its July Japanese premiere.
6/15/2026
Girls' Last Tour Creator Returns with New Prologue Manga Series
Eight years after the original ended, Tsukumizu launches short stories exploring the megacity's layered history on Kurage Bunch starting June 26.
6/15/2026