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The Red River anime has cast veteran voice actors Minami Takayama and Kazuhiko Inoue as the parents of protagonist Yuri. Both actors previously worked on a drama CD adaptation of the classic shΕjo manga.
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Anime studios, voice actors, and franchises joined the Tanabata celebration on July 7, sharing wishes written on bamboo branches. From My Hero Academia to Bungo Stray Dogs, the anime world embraced the traditional Japanese holiday.
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Bandai Namco's new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise launches July 9-10 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A new trailer reveals the Death Game Mode, where character deaths permanently delete your save.
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The Yoroiden Samurai Troopers sequel anime has cast Hina Suguta as Kaede Narumi, the new DST commander introduced in the second half. The show also revealed new character visuals and theme songs as part 2 premiered on July 7.
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The Harvey Awards announced nominees across manga and anime adaptations, with major shonen titles competing for recognition. The ceremony will reveal winners in October at New York Comic Con.
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MAO's latest episode delivers a major twist: the mysterious woman Mao thought was gone is actually alive, reintroducing a complicated love triangle that defines creator Rumiko Takahashi's signature storytelling style.
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At Anime Expo 2026, Kadokawa's editor-in-chief shared insider knowledge about the recipe for successful manga creation, offering rare perspective on the publishing industry.
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The third season of Shangri-La Frontier anime will debut in January 2027, with the cast returning and a new teaser now available. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs in Japan.
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A new Sword Art Online video game called Echoes of Aincrad was among the standout titles revealed at Anime Expo 2026, drawing attention alongside other major gaming announcements at the convention.
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The Kirio Fan Club anime proves that shows tackling serious subjects don't have to sacrifice fun. The series manages dark, difficult topics with genuine respect while maintaining comedic edge.
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A new anime merchandise retailer is consolidating official licensed products in one place, making it easier for fans to find authentic figures, collaborations, and collectibles without sorting through bootlegs.
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Fiok Lee's Seven Sleeping Beauties manga is coming to TV anime in 2027, with an official website revealing the cast, staff, and a teaser visual. The romantic fantasy series will be directed by MankyΕ« at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ SMASH.
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Kun Gao, co-founder and former CEO of Crunchyroll, has launched AniBiz.com through his company Nakama. The platform connects anime IP holders with licensees globally, aiming to simplify what has traditionally been an opaque licensing process.
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The Sword Art Online franchise announced a new original film titled Sword Art Online -Integral Domain- set to release in 2028. Directed by Shingo Adachi at A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio, the film continues the story after the Alicization arc with returning cast members Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Haruka Tomatsu.
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Nintendo's new Star Fox release jumped to number one on Japan's video game charts for June 22-28, with the Switch continuing its reign over the market. Classics like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons remain steady performers.
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The first three volumes of Victoria of Many Faces light novel series have earned positive reviews for featuring a brilliantly competent main character who uses her intellect and diverse skill set to outsmart her way through challenges.
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Scarlet Moon Records is releasing Prescription for Sleep: The Best of Studio Ghibli on July 20, featuring soothing jazz arrangements performed by GENTLE LOVE, a duo of video game composers. The 12-track album celebrates Ghibli's most iconic scores.
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Episode 1168 of One Piece features intense action, a character with a creatively ridiculous power, and major world-building revelations that expand the series' ever-growing mythology.
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Detective Conan topped anime viewership in Japan's Kanto region for June 22-28 with a 7.4% household rating, followed by classic series Sazae-san and Chibi Maruko-chan. The rankings show long-running shows continuing to draw audiences despite competition from newer titles.
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The final episodes of A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA follow writer Wakana as she grapples with publishing a book about Emi Okabe's tragedy, exploring themes of legacy, regret, and whether our pathsβeven the ones we abandonβmatter.
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