Legendary toy designer, planner, and mechanical creator Katsushi Murakami has passed away at the age of 83 on July 20, following a period of declining health over the past year. Born in Gifu, Japan, on September 23, 1942, Murakami left an indelible mark on the anime and toy industries. Throughout his career, he contributed mechanical … Read more
Anime News Chat August 7, 2026 3 min read Excitement continues to build around Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, giving devoted fans of the legendary franchise plenty to anticipate. Although an official autumn 2026 debut has already been locked in, fresh rumors indicate that this anticipated fourth reimagining of the character’s introduction could premiere as early as … Read more
After an impressive 14-year run, a prominent Shonen Jump hit has officially set its conclusion. Seraph of the End, crafted by writers Takaya Kagami and Daisuke Furuya alongside illustrator Yamato Yamamoto, initially launched in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine back in 2012. WIT Studio adapted the manga into an anime in 2015, quickly establishing it as … Read more
From the moment he is introduced in Attack on Titan, Eren Yeager breaks the mold of the traditional, optimistic shonen protagonist. While heroes like Goku (Dragon Ball) or Naruto set out to achieve greatness and earn the world’s respect, Eren is driven by a consuming fury toward a reality that has trapped him. He is … Read more
Dive into our community’s picks for the season’s top and bottom anime, compiled directly from the feedback gathered via our Daily Streaming Reviews and the latest simulcast reactions on the Your Score hub. Please note that these standings reflect viewer scores for individual weekly episodes of the current season rather than a series’ overall popularity … Read more
It has been a phenomenal year for franchise enthusiasts. Between the official unveiling of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 and January’s announcement of Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, the pipeline is packed with thrilling content. Next on the horizon is Dragon Ball Super: Beerus—marking the fourth adaptation of … Read more
by the ANN Editorial Team, August 7, 2026 Step into the more daring and sultry selections of our seasonal manga showcase. Curated exclusively for mature readers (18+), this lineup spans everything from lightly suggestive romances to full-fledged adult reads, covering a wide spectrum of tropes, dynamics, and niche interests. Browse through and discover your next … Read more
As the undisputed heavyweight of mecha anime, the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise owes much of its legendary status to its pioneering first series. That enduring legacy is now making the leap from anime screens to your desktop, courtesy of a collaboration with one of the biggest names in gaming peripherals. The newly announced RX-78-2 Gundam … Read more
Fans of Sailor Moon have an exciting new collectible to track down, as FiGPiN has officially launched its Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Mystery Mini Series 2. The standout prize of this release is an ultra-rare, all-gold Chibiusa pin that is strictly limited to only 100 copies worldwide. Following a special preview at San Diego Comic-Con … Read more
Spoiler Warning: This piece discusses major plot points from the Demon Slayer manga! While studio executives have kept quiet regarding the status of the second entry in the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film trilogy, the opening chapter is currently available for streaming worldwide via Crunchyroll. Following its Japanese theatrical debut in July 2025, the movie … Read more